Duties and Responsibilities

° Develop and implement Human Capital strategies that align with the University’s goals and objectives.

° Develop, implement, and review Human Capital policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legal regulations and best industry practices.

° Lead and develop the Human Capital Operations and Talent Management team, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

° Develop strategies to enhance employee engagement and satisfaction and reducing attrition rates.

° Provide strategic advice to the University Management Board on all Human Capital matters.

° Participate in operational and business planning with University Management to determine strategic workforce planning and assess the impact of proposed organisational and personnel changes.

° Establish a culture of continuous service-delivery improvement within the University.

° Be responsible for planning, allocating, and controlling financial resources for all people-related activities, including recruitment, training, compensation, benefits, and performance management.

° Ensure that human capital investments align with strategic business goals, promote financial discipline, and provide a framework for measuring human capital return on investment.

° Undertake periodic reviews of the human capital system, including job analysis, evaluation, and remuneration policies and procedures, to ensure external competitiveness and internal equity.

° Oversee the implementation of employee welfare, including medical schemes, insurance and security.

° Oversee the implementation and maintenance of a human capital information system and utilize human capital analytics to track key metrics and inform decision making.

° Oversee the implementation of the University’s training and development function.

° Ensure that employee grievances are fairly and properly addressed efficiently and effectively.

° Develop and implement a risk register to manage and mitigate risks at the departmental level.

° Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor/VC & CEO.

Qualifications And Experience

° At least a Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management or its close equivalent from an accredited/recognised institution.

° Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management or its close equivalent from an accredited/recognised institution.

° Relevant professional certifications, such as Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP).

° Practising Member of the Institute of Human Resources Management (IHRM) and in good standing.

° At least 10 years of work experience, with at least 3 years working at a senior management level in a university or a similar institution.