THE NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SOUTH AFRICA IS HIRING HR TRAINEE (12 MONTHS FIXED CONTRACT)

The National Library of South Africa wishes to make the following appointment:

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT TRAINEE 12 Months Fixed Term Contract

Reference Number: 02/07/2023

The objectives of the National Library of South Africa (NLSA) are to contribute to socioeconomic, cultural, educational, scientific and innovative development by collecting, recording, preserving and making available the national documentary heritage and promoting an awareness and appreciation thereof, by fostering information literacy, and by facilitating access to the world’s information resources.

The NLSA invites applications from suitably qualified persons for appointment on a twelvemonth fixed-term contract. The successful individual will be based at the Pretoria Campus. The successful candidate will report to the Manager: Human Resources Management.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Ensure that documentation for all new employees are in order, duly signed and completed in full, in line with the Human Resources Department’s policies and procedures.
• Ensure that all information and documentation in respect of terminated employees are processed. • Compile and capture statistics, reports and any other documentation as requested by Management.
• Assist employees with queries, including but not limited to employee benefits and general employment queries.
• Assist and support the HRM team with HRM functions (recruitment and selection, performance management, training and development, wellness, etc.).
• Assist and support the EPWP and internship projects.

• Deal with confirmation of employment queries received, including but not limited to, telephonic confirmations, confirmation letters and certificates of service.
• Assist during audits.
• Perform monthly inputs control for payroll.
• Ensure that personnel files are complete and records are kept up-to date.
• Perform general administration duties.
• Attend to the administration of the human resources information system.
• Minute taking during HR related meetings.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• NQF level 7 qualification in Human Resources Management/Development, Industrial Psychology, or related EXPERIENCE
• Minimum of 12 months of experience in the Human Resources field KEY COMPETENCIES AND ATRIBUTES
• Ability to take initiative
• Good communication skills
• Relationship-building and interpersonal relationship skills
• Ability to work independently and deliver work within agreed timeframes
• Effective problem-solving skills
• Excellent proficiency in a Windows environment and other Office applications
• High accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability and willingness to learn new skills
• Ability to work successfully under sustained pressure
• Confidentiality The NLSA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles of Employment Equity.

Location: Pretoria

Stipend: R 5 700.00 per month

CLOSING DATE: 01 August 2023

We encourage applications from people living with disabilities. NLSA reserves the right to not make an appointment. Prospective candidates will be subjected to background verification, competency assessments and security clearances.

Applications: Interested applicants must submit a completed prescribed application form obtainable from our website (www.nlsa.ac.za) accompanied by a covering letter; Curriculum Vitae; Matric/Grade12 certificate; proof of qualifications and a copy of Identity Document by email to: recruitment@nlsa.ac.za .

Please ensure that you quote the reference number and the position in the subject line of your email. Shortlisted candidates will be expected to avail themselves for an interview at the NLSA’s convenience. No applications from recruitment agencies will be accepted.

Should you not receive any correspondence / communication from the National Library of South Africa one month after the closing date, please consider your application as being unsuccessful.