Human resource managers and directors plan, organise and direct the personnel, training and industrial relations policies of organisations, advise on resource allocation and utilisation problems, measure the effectiveness of an organisation’s systems, methods and procedures and advise on, plan and implement procedures to improve utilisation of labour, equipment and materials.

Entry Reqirements

Honours, Bachelor's degree

Typical Tasks

• Stays abreast of relevant legislation, considers its impact on the organisation.
• Considers alternative work procedures to improve productivity.
• Examines and reports on company and departmental structures, chains of command, information flows, etc. and evaluates efficiency of existing operations.
• Develops and administers salary, health and safety and promotion policies.
• Undertakes industrial relations negotiations with employees.
• Provides or arranges for provision of training courses.
• Oversees the monitoring of employee performance and career development needs.
• Oversees the preparation of job descriptions, drafts advertisements and interviews candidates.
• Determines staffing needs.

Desired Skills

Active Listening, Reading Comprehension, Writing, Speaking, Monitoring, Critical Thinking, Active Learning, Learning Strategies, Mathematics, Science