Administrative Assistant: Human Resources (3 positions)

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) is a comprehensive University established to provide a relevant, engaged and sustainable learning and teaching environment of outstanding academic excellence to match not only the skills and economic needs of the Province and its people, but of the Country as a whole. The UMP invites applications for the following position/s.

Job Title: Administrative Assistant: Human Resources (3 positions)

Organisational Unit: University of Mpumalanga -> Human Resources -> Human Resource Management / HR Transactions

• Provide administrative assistance to the Senior HR Officer, which includes scheduling appointments, preparing documentation for meetings and committees, filing, typing, photocopying, and answering telephones.
• Provide assistance and support with general HR front office enquiries.
• Provide HR transactional administrative support for employee benefits, leave administration, and termination of services.
• Assist with capturing employee data on HRIS.
• Assist with the compilation of candidate summaries under supervision.
• Assist with all recruitment and selection logistics.

• M+3-year Diploma/Degree in Human Resource Management or Industrial Psychology or related field.

• 3 years of experience in HR administration.
• Knowledge and application of HR policies, legislation, systems, and procedures.
• Proficiency in data capturing and analytics tools (Ms Word, Excel, etc.).
• Ability to maintain up-to-date records.
• Ensure the confidentiality and security of employee data in compliance with HR policy, legislation, and procedures.
• Ability to demonstrate confidentiality, tact, and discretion when dealing with people and information.

• People orientated, hard worker, responsible, reliable, creative, and innovative
• Respectful, honesty, punctuality and understand of protocol.
• Proven attributes of transparency, integrity and teamwork.

9/4/2026

Candidates who meet the minimum requirements are invited to apply for the advertised position(s). Remuneration will be commensurate with the level of the position the incumbent is applying for.

The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.