Induction
The department is composed of two main streams, namely:
- Human Resource Systems Administration - this stream focuses on rendering an efficient human resources administration, the administration of benefits and conditions of employment and human resources legislative compliance; and
- Human Resources Professional Services - this stream renders professional support and consultancy service to the HR customers in such areas as Labour Relations, Human Resources Development, Recruitment, Selection and Placement within a single unit.
This approach proposes to address:
- Customer expectations (One-stop-practitioners);
- Facilitation of career-pathing and development of position incumbents to the higher positions;
- Facilitation of the benchmarking process of the positions with the market; and
- Facilitation of delivery of and effective and efficient Human Resource service.
The Human Resources Strategy shall provide a consistent framework that ensures that:
- Employees and other stakeholders understand and contribute towards the Vision of the University of Fort Hare with a clear focus on its Strategic Objectives;
- The University of Fort Hare Values have been institutionalised and integrated into the way we do business;
- Employees communicate openly, honestly and continuously in all directions;
- Long-term, stable relationships with all stakeholders are in place;
- Human resources policies, guidelines and procedures are aligned with best practice and legislation with regards to:
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- The people and social aspects of the university's planning;
- Performance Management;
- Employee communications;
- Work design;
- Human Resources Development;
- Remuneration;
- Recruitment, selection, assessment and placement;
- Equity;
- Employee relations; and
- Socio-economic development
- The University of Fort Hare recognises and actively pursues the need to facilitate the socio-economic advancement of surrounding communities, within the constraints of its limited resources;