American Embassy Vacancy: Human Resource Assistant
The U.S. Consulate General in Johannesburg is seeking individuals for the position of Human Resources Assistant in the Management Office. Candidates must have matric and 2 years experience to apply. Additional info @ YOUTH VILLAGE.
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 (grade 12) is required. -Two years coursework in human resource management, business or business management is required. * Post Matric education requirement may be substituted with one additional year of progressive work experience in stated disciplines. Please see section below. 2.Experience: -Three years of progressively responsible work experience in human resources management is required. OR: In the absence of two years coursework in human resource management, business or business management minimum five years of progressively responsible work experience in human resources management is required. 3.Language: -English level IV (fluent) reading/writing/speaking is required. This will be tested. 4.Knowledge: -A good working knowledge of the U.S. Department of State recruitment policies and procedures is required. -A thorough knowledge of the provisions of the labor law is required. 5.Skills and Abilities: -Strong interpersonal skills with good customer service skills are required. -Must be tactful and effective in dealing with employees, supervisors and the general public. -Must be able to explain rules and regulations in a clear and concise fashion to all levels of employees in the organization. -Must be able to communicate, draft a variety of correspondence in English, which requires minimum editing. -Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite is required. MS Word 2007 basic level and MS Excel 2007 basic level will be tested. |
Job Specification
| Basic Function of Position:The incumbent provides assistance to Locally Employed Staff (LES) and American Direct Hire employees and supervisors of LES employees on all matters relating to the U.S. Mission to South Africa’s Locally Employed Staff Human Resources Program and serves as the principal point of contact in the section for check-in and check-out of all American direct-hire employees, family member employees and contractors employed at the consulate.
How to apply Click here to apply online |
