Human Resources Manager, Pretoria, SA
Minimum Required Education & Experience
Master’s degree and 6 years of experience or Bachelor’s Degree and 10 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Skills & Abilities
Skills and abilities required to perform the essential job duties of this job are listed below.
Strong interpersonal/relationship building skills
Knowledge of the local labor law in South Africa and the other designated countries; Working knowledge of and experience in local labor and employment laws and legal resources.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines under pressure.
Ability to work independently as well as perform in matrix organization.
Strong ability for partnership and collaboration.
Second language (French and English) required.
Ability to travel as part of their role.
Excellent knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong influencing and coaching skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines under pressure
Ability to multi-task
Ability to work independently and within matrix project and program teams
Attention to detail and accuracy
Culturally sensitive and respectful
Experience working on large-scale, multi-country project(s)
Previous experience as an HR manager for USAID funded project(s)
Knowledge of local labor laws across multiple sub-Saharan Africa countries, specifically Cameroon, Cote D’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Niger, Rwanda, Senegal, Somalia and Uganda a plus
Demonstrates commitment to RTI’s mission, vision and values
Physical/Mental Demands
Physical and mental demands of this role include those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, as outlined above.
Operating a computer and other office machinery
Thinking, learning, and concentrating effectively and frequently communicating with other people, both within RTI and outside of RTI, as well as across countries in sub-Saharan Africa
Ability to handle the stress associated in meeting frequent, multiple and tight deadlines
Ability to travel to countries in sub-Saharan Africa as required
Ability to work in excess of 40 hours per week as workload and deadlines may require
Ability to have regular, reliable and predictable attendance
As a global employer of choice, RTI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace and the communities and markets where we serve our mission. We value diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective and welcome applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, creed, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws or RTI policy.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Further information is available here.
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