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Position Overview
Eduvos is recruiting a Human Resource Business Partner (Academics) to support senior line managers, with a particular focus on the Academic department. The successful candidate will provide HR business partnering support covering talent management, employee relations, organisational development, performance management and HR governance.
The position can be based at the Eduvos Bedfordview campus in Johannesburg or the Parc Du Cap offices in Bellville, Cape Town. This is a permanent opportunity for an experienced HR professional with strong business partnering skills and knowledge of the full employee lifecycle.
1
Position Overview
Eduvos is recruiting a Human Resource Business Partner (Academics) to support senior line managers, with a particular focus on the Academic department. The successful candidate will provide HR business partnering support covering talent management, employee relations, organisational development, performance management and HR governance.
The position can be based at the Eduvos Bedfordview campus in Johannesburg or the Parc Du Cap offices in Bellville, Cape Town. This is a permanent opportunity for an experienced HR professional with strong business partnering skills and knowledge of the full employee lifecycle.
1
Position Overview
Eduvos is recruiting a Human Resource Business Partner (Academics) to support senior line managers, with a particular focus on the Academic department. The successful candidate will provide HR business partnering support covering talent management, employee relations, organisational development, performance management and HR governance.
The position can be based at the Eduvos Bedfordview campus in Johannesburg or the Parc Du Cap offices in Bellville, Cape Town. This is a permanent opportunity for an experienced HR professional with strong business partnering skills and knowledge of the full employee lifecycle.
1
Position Overview
Eduvos is recruiting a Human Resource Business Partner (Academics) to support senior line managers, with a particular focus on the Academic department. The successful candidate will provide HR business partnering support covering talent management, employee relations, organisational development, performance management and HR governance.
The position can be based at the Eduvos Bedfordview campus in Johannesburg or the Parc Du Cap offices in Bellville, Cape Town. This is a permanent opportunity for an experienced HR professional with strong business partnering skills and knowledge of the full employee lifecycle.
2
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
A relevant Honours Degree in Human Resources or Industrial Psychology.
At least 5 years' HR generalist experience in a professional HR business partnering role.
Strong knowledge of general HR practices and the employee lifecycle.
Strong labour relations knowledge.
Good understanding of culture and change management.
Knowledge of HR regulatory compliance, including skills development and employment equity.
Well-developed Microsoft Office skills.
Advantageous:
A Master's Degree in Human Resources or Industrial Psychology.
Experience with core HR practices within the higher education sector.
Experience supporting academic departments or senior management.
NB: This is a professional HR business partnering position rather than an administrative HR role. Candidates should demonstrate strong experience in talent management, labour relations, coaching and strategic HR support.
2
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
A relevant Honours Degree in Human Resources or Industrial Psychology.
At least 5 years' HR generalist experience in a professional HR business partnering role.
Strong knowledge of general HR practices and the employee lifecycle.
Strong labour relations knowledge.
Good understanding of culture and change management.
Knowledge of HR regulatory compliance, including skills development and employment equity.
Well-developed Microsoft Office skills.
Advantageous:
A Master's Degree in Human Resources or Industrial Psychology.
Experience with core HR practices within the higher education sector.
Experience supporting academic departments or senior management.
NB: This is a professional HR business partnering position rather than an administrative HR role. Candidates should demonstrate strong experience in talent management, labour relations, coaching and strategic HR support.
2
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
A relevant Honours Degree in Human Resources or Industrial Psychology.
At least 5 years' HR generalist experience in a professional HR business partnering role.
Strong knowledge of general HR practices and the employee lifecycle.
Strong labour relations knowledge.
Good understanding of culture and change management.
Knowledge of HR regulatory compliance, including skills development and employment equity.
Well-developed Microsoft Office skills.
Advantageous:
A Master's Degree in Human Resources or Industrial Psychology.
Experience with core HR practices within the higher education sector.
Experience supporting academic departments or senior management.
NB: This is a professional HR business partnering position rather than an administrative HR role. Candidates should demonstrate strong experience in talent management, labour relations, coaching and strategic HR support.
2
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
A relevant Honours Degree in Human Resources or Industrial Psychology.
At least 5 years' HR generalist experience in a professional HR business partnering role.
Strong knowledge of general HR practices and the employee lifecycle.
Strong labour relations knowledge.
Good understanding of culture and change management.
Knowledge of HR regulatory compliance, including skills development and employment equity.
Well-developed Microsoft Office skills.
Advantageous:
A Master's Degree in Human Resources or Industrial Psychology.
Experience with core HR practices within the higher education sector.
Experience supporting academic departments or senior management.
NB: This is a professional HR business partnering position rather than an administrative HR role. Candidates should demonstrate strong experience in talent management, labour relations, coaching and strategic HR support.
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Key Responsibilities
Successful applicants will be responsible for:
Supporting talent acquisition and selection processes.
Facilitating employee onboarding.
Supporting performance management.
Coordinating talent reviews and succession planning.
Supporting training and development initiatives.
Assisting with leadership development.
Managing exit processes.
Providing organisation development support.
Supporting organisational structures, organograms and role design.
Supporting culture and climate initiatives.
Assisting with change management.
Supporting employee wellness initiatives.
Acting as the first point of contact for HR-related employee matters.
Providing labour relations support.
Compiling monthly HR reports.
Tip / NB: Highlight your HR business partnering achievements on your CV, particularly experience involving senior managers, labour relations, talent management, organisational development and employee lifecycle processes.
3
Key Responsibilities
Successful applicants will be responsible for:
Supporting talent acquisition and selection processes.
Facilitating employee onboarding.
Supporting performance management.
Coordinating talent reviews and succession planning.
Supporting training and development initiatives.
Assisting with leadership development.
Managing exit processes.
Providing organisation development support.
Supporting organisational structures, organograms and role design.
Supporting culture and climate initiatives.
Assisting with change management.
Supporting employee wellness initiatives.
Acting as the first point of contact for HR-related employee matters.
Providing labour relations support.
Compiling monthly HR reports.
Tip / NB: Highlight your HR business partnering achievements on your CV, particularly experience involving senior managers, labour relations, talent management, organisational development and employee lifecycle processes.
3
Key Responsibilities
Successful applicants will be responsible for:
Supporting talent acquisition and selection processes.
Facilitating employee onboarding.
Supporting performance management.
Coordinating talent reviews and succession planning.
Supporting training and development initiatives.
Assisting with leadership development.
Managing exit processes.
Providing organisation development support.
Supporting organisational structures, organograms and role design.
Supporting culture and climate initiatives.
Assisting with change management.
Supporting employee wellness initiatives.
Acting as the first point of contact for HR-related employee matters.
Providing labour relations support.
Compiling monthly HR reports.
Tip / NB: Highlight your HR business partnering achievements on your CV, particularly experience involving senior managers, labour relations, talent management, organisational development and employee lifecycle processes.
3
Key Responsibilities
Successful applicants will be responsible for:
Supporting talent acquisition and selection processes.
Facilitating employee onboarding.
Supporting performance management.
Coordinating talent reviews and succession planning.
Supporting training and development initiatives.
Assisting with leadership development.
Managing exit processes.
Providing organisation development support.
Supporting organisational structures, organograms and role design.
Supporting culture and climate initiatives.
Assisting with change management.
Supporting employee wellness initiatives.
Acting as the first point of contact for HR-related employee matters.
Providing labour relations support.
Compiling monthly HR reports.
Tip / NB: Highlight your HR business partnering achievements on your CV, particularly experience involving senior managers, labour relations, talent management, organisational development and employee lifecycle processes.
4
What You Will Gain
Employees will benefit from:
Permanent employment with a higher education organisation.
Exposure to strategic HR business partnering.
Experience supporting academic and senior management environments.
Opportunities to work across talent management and organisational development.
Exposure to labour relations, employee wellness and change management.
Opportunities to apply HR governance and compliance knowledge.
Professional growth within the higher education sector.
Tip: Quantify your HR achievements where possible, such as employee engagement improvements, successful recruitment initiatives, training programmes or labour relations outcomes.
4
What You Will Gain
Employees will benefit from:
Permanent employment with a higher education organisation.
Exposure to strategic HR business partnering.
Experience supporting academic and senior management environments.
Opportunities to work across talent management and organisational development.
Exposure to labour relations, employee wellness and change management.
Opportunities to apply HR governance and compliance knowledge.
Professional growth within the higher education sector.
Tip: Quantify your HR achievements where possible, such as employee engagement improvements, successful recruitment initiatives, training programmes or labour relations outcomes.
4
What You Will Gain
Employees will benefit from:
Permanent employment with a higher education organisation.
Exposure to strategic HR business partnering.
Experience supporting academic and senior management environments.
Opportunities to work across talent management and organisational development.
Exposure to labour relations, employee wellness and change management.
Opportunities to apply HR governance and compliance knowledge.
Professional growth within the higher education sector.
Tip: Quantify your HR achievements where possible, such as employee engagement improvements, successful recruitment initiatives, training programmes or labour relations outcomes.
4
What You Will Gain
Employees will benefit from:
Permanent employment with a higher education organisation.
Exposure to strategic HR business partnering.
Experience supporting academic and senior management environments.
Opportunities to work across talent management and organisational development.
Exposure to labour relations, employee wellness and change management.
Opportunities to apply HR governance and compliance knowledge.
Professional growth within the higher education sector.
Tip: Quantify your HR achievements where possible, such as employee engagement improvements, successful recruitment initiatives, training programmes or labour relations outcomes.
1
Application Process
How to Apply
Submit:
Updated CV.
Relevant qualification details.
Any additional supporting documents requested on the official application page.
Ensure your CV includes:
Complete HR employment history.
HR or Industrial Psychology qualifications.
Professional HR business partnering experience.
Employer names, duties and employment dates.
Talent management experience.
Labour relations experience.
Leadership coaching and development experience.
Relevant HR systems and Microsoft Office skills.
Higher education experience, if applicable.
Closing date:
16 August 2026Apply early — late applications may not be considered.
Click the
Apply button— you will be redirected to the official Eduvos careers website, where the application is submitted online.
Tip: Clearly demonstrate that your experience goes beyond HR administration. Focus your CV on business partnering, strategic HR support, talent management and employee relations.
1
Application Process
How to Apply
Submit:
Updated CV.
Relevant qualification details.
Any additional supporting documents requested on the official application page.
Ensure your CV includes:
Complete HR employment history.
HR or Industrial Psychology qualifications.
Professional HR business partnering experience.
Employer names, duties and employment dates.
Talent management experience.
Labour relations experience.
Leadership coaching and development experience.
Relevant HR systems and Microsoft Office skills.
Higher education experience, if applicable.
Closing date:
16 August 2026Apply early — late applications may not be considered.
Click the
Apply button— you will be redirected to the official Eduvos careers website, where the application is submitted online.
Tip: Clearly demonstrate that your experience goes beyond HR administration. Focus your CV on business partnering, strategic HR support, talent management and employee relations.
1
Application Process
How to Apply
Submit:
Updated CV.
Relevant qualification details.
Any additional supporting documents requested on the official application page.
Ensure your CV includes:
Complete HR employment history.
HR or Industrial Psychology qualifications.
Professional HR business partnering experience.
Employer names, duties and employment dates.
Talent management experience.
Labour relations experience.
Leadership coaching and development experience.
Relevant HR systems and Microsoft Office skills.
Higher education experience, if applicable.
Closing date:
16 August 2026Apply early — late applications may not be considered.
Click the
Apply button— you will be redirected to the official Eduvos careers website, where the application is submitted online.
Tip: Clearly demonstrate that your experience goes beyond HR administration. Focus your CV on business partnering, strategic HR support, talent management and employee relations.
1
Application Process
How to Apply
Submit:
Updated CV.
Relevant qualification details.
Any additional supporting documents requested on the official application page.
Ensure your CV includes:
Complete HR employment history.
HR or Industrial Psychology qualifications.
Professional HR business partnering experience.
Employer names, duties and employment dates.
Talent management experience.
Labour relations experience.
Leadership coaching and development experience.
Relevant HR systems and Microsoft Office skills.
Higher education experience, if applicable.
Closing date:
16 August 2026Apply early — late applications may not be considered.
Click the
Apply button— you will be redirected to the official Eduvos careers website, where the application is submitted online.
Tip: Clearly demonstrate that your experience goes beyond HR administration. Focus your CV on business partnering, strategic HR support, talent management and employee relations.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions about this role? We've got answers.
What qualifications are required?
Applicants need a relevant Honours Degree in Human Resources or Industrial Psychology. A Master's Degree in either field is advantageous.
How much HR experience is required?
Candidates need at least 5 years' HR generalist experience in a professional HR business partnering role.
Is higher education experience required?
No. Experience in higher education HR practices is listed as advantageous, rather than compulsory.
Where is the position based?
The position is advertised for Eduvos Bedfordview in Johannesburg or the Parc Du Cap offices in Bellville, Cape Town.
What HR areas will I work in?
The role covers talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, succession, training, leadership development, organisational development, labour relations, employee wellness, change management and HR reporting.
How do I apply?
Click the Apply button and complete your application through the official Eduvos careers website before 16 August 2026.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions about this role? We've got answers.
What qualifications are required?
Applicants need a relevant Honours Degree in Human Resources or Industrial Psychology. A Master's Degree in either field is advantageous.
How much HR experience is required?
Candidates need at least 5 years' HR generalist experience in a professional HR business partnering role.
Is higher education experience required?
No. Experience in higher education HR practices is listed as advantageous, rather than compulsory.
Where is the position based?
The position is advertised for Eduvos Bedfordview in Johannesburg or the Parc Du Cap offices in Bellville, Cape Town.
What HR areas will I work in?
The role covers talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, succession, training, leadership development, organisational development, labour relations, employee wellness, change management and HR reporting.
How do I apply?
Click the Apply button and complete your application through the official Eduvos careers website before 16 August 2026.
6
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions about this role? We've got answers.
What qualifications are required?
Applicants need a relevant Honours Degree in Human Resources or Industrial Psychology. A Master's Degree in either field is advantageous.
How much HR experience is required?
Candidates need at least 5 years' HR generalist experience in a professional HR business partnering role.
Is higher education experience required?
No. Experience in higher education HR practices is listed as advantageous, rather than compulsory.
Where is the position based?
The position is advertised for Eduvos Bedfordview in Johannesburg or the Parc Du Cap offices in Bellville, Cape Town.
What HR areas will I work in?
The role covers talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, succession, training, leadership development, organisational development, labour relations, employee wellness, change management and HR reporting.
How do I apply?
Click the Apply button and complete your application through the official Eduvos careers website before 16 August 2026.
6
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions about this role? We've got answers.
What qualifications are required?
Applicants need a relevant Honours Degree in Human Resources or Industrial Psychology. A Master's Degree in either field is advantageous.
How much HR experience is required?
Candidates need at least 5 years' HR generalist experience in a professional HR business partnering role.
Is higher education experience required?
No. Experience in higher education HR practices is listed as advantageous, rather than compulsory.
Where is the position based?
The position is advertised for Eduvos Bedfordview in Johannesburg or the Parc Du Cap offices in Bellville, Cape Town.
What HR areas will I work in?
The role covers talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, succession, training, leadership development, organisational development, labour relations, employee wellness, change management and HR reporting.
How do I apply?
Click the Apply button and complete your application through the official Eduvos careers website before 16 August 2026.
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Important Note
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