The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) – Human Resources Volunteer Job (Pretoria)

Human Resources Volunteer for SANSA | Onsite Pta (R2000 p/m)

The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) is a public entity under the National Department of Science and Innovation (DSI).

SANSA has a mandate to drive the promotion and use of space and cooperation in space-related activities. To achieve this mandate, the Agency fosters research in space science and technology, advances space engineering programmes, and supports the creation of an environment conducive to industrial development in space technologies within the framework of national government policy. More information about the organization can be found at http://www.sansa.org.za

SANSA thrives on our employees’ creativity, competencies, and expertise, and on their ingenuity to succeed in a high-performing environment. If you aspire to the SANSA values of Customer-Centric, Collaboration and Teamwork, Innovation and Solutions Driven, Responsiveness to Opportunities, Having Fun Together, and living these in a fast-paced and innovative environment, then SANSA could be the place for you.

SANSA runs a Volunteer and Trainees Programme in which graduates/students who are seeking experience are offered an opportunity to acquire practical work experience through mentoring and coaching.

SANSA has the following Volunteer and Trainee opportunities in the following areas of specialisation and / or disciplines:

Requirements

Human Resources (Pretoria x1)

Duties:

• Assist with day-to-day HR operations.
• Provide clerical and administrative support.
• Compile and update employee records (hard and soft copies).
• Process documentation and prepare personnel activity reports (e.g., recruitment, training, grievances).
• Coordinate candidate communication and schedule interviews.
• Assist in orientation and induction of new employees.

Requirements:

• Completed qualification or final year studies Diploma/Degree in Human Resource Management or related field

ELIGIBILITY FOR APPOINTMENT OF ALL VOLUNTEERS

The minimum requirements for placement of Volunteer candidates are as follows:

• Should be 35 years of age or younger at the time of submitting of application;
• Be a South African citizen; and

PAYMENT

Volunteers will receive a Travel Allowance stipend of R 2 000 per month for the purposes of covering candidates travel to and from home to SANSA Pretoria Offices during volunteer duration.  

Background verification, including criminal record, credit checks, security clearances, qualifications, and citizenship checks, as well as competency assessment and psychometric testing, may form part of the selection process. By applying for this vacancy, the candidates consent that SANSA can collect, process, and share their Personal Information (PI) for verification, assessments, and employment purposes only. SANSA subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act. In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of SANSA and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference will be given to candidates from under-represented designated groups (African males and females, Coloured females, and People with disabilities ).