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NATIONAL LIBRARY SOUTH AFRICA (NLSA)
 
The National Library of South Africa wishes to make the following appointment at its Pretoria Campus: 
 
HUMAN RESOURCES PRACTITIONER 
Reference Number: 02/10/2020 
Salary scale: R 439 898.00 - R 511 532.00 TOTAL COST TO COMPANY 
 
 
The objectives of the National Library of South Africa (NLSA) are to contribute to socio-economic, 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 employs approximately 200 employees. 
 
The NLSA invites applications from suitably qualified persons for appointment on a permanent basis, as Human Resources Practitioner. The successful individual will be based at the Pretoria Campus. The successful candidate will report to the Manager: Human Resources Management. 
 
KEY REQUIREMENTS: 
Minimum Qualifications 
 Bachelor degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial Psychology or related human resources management field 
 Honours degree will be an added advantage 
 Experience working with HR management systems 
 Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint knowledge 
 
 
Experience
 A minimum of 5 years of experience in HR generalist functions within a unionised environment 
 Experience as skills development facilitator will be advantageous 
 
Duties and Responsibilities 
 Act as point of entry for all HR matters 
 Manage full payroll management 
 Facilitate the recruitment and selection process from end-to-end in order to ensure attraction of competent and skilled talent. 
 Manage all HR administration including filing, new engagements, terminations, pension and provident administration, medical aid administration, funeral/death claims, position management, drafting job description, probation process, leave management etc. 
 Ensure that all HR queries by employees are dealt with accurately and without delay. 
 Ensure submission of statutory reports like WSP/ATR, EE Report, STATS SA, EMP501/201, COIDA etc. 
 Co-ordinate the Performance Agreement and Evaluation processes 
 Co-ordinate training and people development including skills analysis and co-ordination of training for all employees 
 Advise line managers and employees on labour relations matters including disciplinary and grievance procedures, and assist with and attend CCMA cases 
 Arrange monthly/quarterly meetings for Employment Equity and Skills Development and Organised Labour 
 Serve as a liaison with shop stewards and union officials, participate in meetings, and ensure accurate record keeping 
 Co-ordinate on-boarding sessions 
 Co-ordinate employee wellness management initiatives 
 Participate in developing and implementing the HR strategy, HR policies, Operational Plan, Annual Performance Plan and HR Risk Register 
 Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual HR reports 
 Participate in all HR projects 
 Support and advise line management and employees with regards to HR policies and procedures 
 Proactively build and maintain relationships with HR internal and external stakeholders through active engagement and collaboration 
 Perform ad-hoc duties as requested from time to time

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The NLSA is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and reserves the right to not make an appointment. Appointments will be made according to our Employment Equity requirements. We encourage applications from people living with disabilities in particular. 
 
Applications: Interested applicants must submit a completed prescribed application form obtainable from the NLSA website (www.nlsa.ac.za) accompanied by a covering letter; Curriculum Vitae; Matric/Grade12 certificate; certified copies of qualifications, not older than six months; and a copy of Identity Document by e-mail to: recruitment@nlsa.ac.za.
 
Please ensure that you quote the reference number and the position in the subject line of your email. No applications from recruitment agencies will be accepted. 
 
CLOSING DATE: Friday, 30 October 2020 
 
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.

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