Human Resources Assistant - American Embassy in South Africa

Job Title Human Resources Assistant
Recruiter: American Embassy
Location: Western Region
Category: Human Resources

NOTE: ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS WHO ARE NOT SOUTH AFRICAN CITIZENS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR PERMANENT RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

The U.S. Consulate General in Cape Town is seeking an individual for the position of Human Resources Assistant in the Management Office.
Minimum Requirements

Qualifications Required:

NOTE:  ALL APPLICANTS MUST ADDRESS EACH SELECTION CRITERION DETAILED BELOW WITH SPECIFIC AND COMPREHENSIVE INFORMATION SUPPORTING EACH ITEM.

Items 1- 5 are ALL REQUIRED

1.      Education:  Completion of secondary school (matric) is required.  In addition, a minimum of two years coursework in Human Resource Management,

     Business Management or a related field is required.
2.      Experience:  A minimum of three years of progressively responsible work experience in Human Resources, or general administrative work with a
     personnel component is required.OrIn the absence of minimum of two years coursework in Human Resources Management, Business Management,
     five years of responsible work experience in Human Resources or general administrative work with a personnel component is required.
3.      Language:  -          English level IV – fluent in writing, reading and speaking is required.  (This will be tested).
4.      Knowledge:  -          Good working knowledge of recruitment policies and procedures is required.-          Some knowledge of provisions of the Local
      Compensation Plan and local labor law is required.-          Good working knowledge recruitment policies and procedures are required.
5.      Skills and Abilities:
-          Strong interpersonal and good customer service skills are required.
-          Ability to be tactful and effective in dealing with employees, supervisors and the general public is required.
-          Ability to explain rules and regulations in a clear and concise fashion to all levels of employees in the organization is required.
-          Ability to communicate effectively, draft a variety of correspondence in English which requires minimum editing is required.
-          Must be proficient in the use of standard software, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word/Excel/Outlook) and internet are required.  (This will be
      tested).
Job Specification


Basic Function of Position:

The incumbent is the sole HR Assistant serving as the principal point of contact for Locally Employed (LE) Staff, American direct-hire employees, family member/member of household employees and contractors employed at the Consulate.  The position reports directly to the Management Officer, and coordinates with HR Pretoria on a daily basis.  The position is the first point of contact for new arrivals/departures to check-in and out, provide orientation and benefits information as needed.  The position serves the entire LE Staff HR portfolio including recruitment, medical and security clearances, personnel data up-dates, payroll processing and troubleshooting, leave policy and problem solving, performance management, and awards/recognition.

For more details on the Application and Selection process, please go to: Please note that this link will take you to the p-net site.http://southafrica.usembassy.gov/job_opportunities.html