University of Cape Town Jobs in South Africa- Procedures Writer Job Vacancy

  Job Title: Policy & Procedures Writer
The Human Resources Department, at the University of Cape Town, is looking for an experienced Policy & Procedure Writer to join their team of Business support. The incumbent will ideally have experience in technical writing and exposure to Human Resources business process with an understanding of relevant HR legislation. The main purpose of this job is to collaborate with University stakeholders and members of the Human Resources department to review existing policy content, develop new policy content and to create procedural and guideline documentation for the interpretation of UCT HR policy.

Key Competencies include:

• Planning and organising
• Analytical reasoning
• Attention to detail
• Negotiation and facilitation skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Perseverance and patience

Requirements include:

• A degree in Human Resources or related field
• Relevant experience in technical writing or policy or procedure writing
• Knowledge of HR business process and procedures
• At least 2 years’ relevant technical writing experience
• At least 2 years' experience working in an HR environment

The annual cost of employment is between R180 238 and R343 018.

How to Apply
To apply, please send the completed UCT Application form and all other relevant documentation as indicated on the form, with the subject line “Policy and Procedure Writer” followed by the reference number to Ms Shandré Swain.

You are furthermore required to supply a one page executive summary demonstrating how your experience has shaped you to meet the above key competencies. You may also be required to undertake a psychometric assessment.

An application which does not comply with the above requirements will be regarded as incomplete. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The application form can also be downloaded at http://web.uct.ac.za/depts/sapweb/forms/hr201.doc

E-mail: shandre.swain@uct.ac.za; Telephone: +27 21 650 3003; Website: http://hr.uct.ac.za

Postal address: Staff Recruitment and Selection, University of Cape Town, Private Bag X3, Rondebosch, 7700.

Closing date for applications: 23 July 2012 Reference number for this position: SR337/12

UCT is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity and redress. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at http://hr.uct.ac.za/policies/ee.php.



Deadline: 23rd July 2012