Induction

The department is composed of two main streams, namely:

1. 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
2. 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;