Director Of Human Resources Development
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Job description
The Director Human Resource Development will be responsible for conceptualising, initiating, planning, directing, implementing and managing the staff and organisational development strategies of UKZN. This will involve various strategies related to learning, training and staff development, capacity building, retention, performance management, workforce and succession planning, institutional climate, diversity management, wellness, and employment equity.
The role will provide University-wide oversight, coordination and accountability for Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBV&F), Academic Promotions and Ethics, including the development, implementation and monitoring of relevant institutional strategies, policies, frameworks, awareness initiatives and reporting mechanisms for both staff and students.Minimum requirements
- A Master’s degree in Human Resources or related fields
- Eight (8) years generalist HR experience of which five (5) years should be at a management level
- Extensive human resource management experience in a unionised environment
- Experience of managing, leading and developing professional HR teams within a complex and dynamic working environment
- Experience of delivering measurable and visible improvements in HR service quality and fostering a strong customer service ethic
- Experience of analysing, using and presenting complex people information in a variety of formats to a range of audiences
- Project management experience where innovative HR solutions have been delivered, both personally and through others
- Experience of successfully consulting and negotiating with trade unions to agree organisational change.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 07 August 2026
To submit an application:
Please click on the link https://ukzn.ci.hr/applicant/index.php, or copy link to Microsoft Edge website or click on Career Portal website found on UKZN website home page.
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The University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) is committed to meeting the objectives of Employment Equity to improve representivity within the Institution. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan.
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