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Is HR in Demand in South Africa?

Is HR in Demand in South Africa?

Is HR in Demand in South Africa?
Is HR in Demand in South Africa?

What is the meaning of the term HR?

HR is an abbreviation of Human Resources which is a unit of a company responsible for the finding, screening and recruiting job applicants as well as deploying, managing and training an organization’s employees.

 

What are the functions of HR?

Human resource activities can be classified into seven main functions:

1. Recruitment and Selection

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2. Training and Development

3. Performance Management

4. Employee Relations

5. Employment Law and Compliance

6. Compensation and Benefits

7. Administration, Payroll & HR Systems

 

What are the common types of human resources specialties?

1. Employment specialist, which is also called “Job placement specialists” use their expertise to match people to exact jobs.

2. Human resources assistant assists directors and managers with executive tasks.

3. Human resources coordinator supports HR programs and functions under the direction of the HR director or manager.

4. Human resources specialist performs the recruiting, interviewing, screening and placing candidates into relevant employment openings.

5. Human resources generalist is accountable for performing specific tasks related to administration to run human resources department smoothly.

6. Human resources manager oversee the whole work environment associated with the human resource department and ensure team members are accomplishing their duties and responsibilities effectively and efficiently.

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7. Director of human resources, which is also known as “HR directors”, is the chief head and performs many administration and management tasks.

 

Is HR in demand in South Africa?

Human Resource managers are in high demand in South Africa as there are 54 new HR job vacancies as well as over 600 existing HR jobs available.

How can I become an HR?

Enroll in a Bachelor of Arts degree program in Business Administration majoring in Human Resource Management or Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resource Management.

How long does it take to study HR in South Africa?

Studying a HR Bachelor’s degree takes a period of 3-4 years and 1-2 years for HR Master’s degree program.

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What is the best HR qualification to have?

Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI) Certification.

 

How much does an HR specialist earn in South Africa?

Entry-level HR positions offer an initial salary of R 330,000 per year and average HR specialist salary is R 540,003 per year.

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