HR and recruitment CV keywords in South Africa
The keywords South African employers search for in HR CVs: SABPP level, labour legislation, employment equity, HR systems and the numbers behind them.
HR roles in South Africa carry legal weight. Employment equity reports, CCMA matters and skills development submissions all have deadlines and penalties, so employers screen HR CVs for proof that you know the framework.
SABPP level
SABPP registers five levels, from HR Technician to Master HR Professional. Write the level you hold. The SABPP guide lists what each level needs and costs.
Legislation and processes
Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995Basic Conditions of Employment ActEmployment Equity ActSkills Development ActCCMAWSP / ATREE reportingdisciplinary and grievance processesPOPIA
Systems
SAP SuccessFactorsWorkdaySage 300 PeoplePaySpaceLinkedIn RecruiterPower BI
Numbers HR recruiters read
- Headcount supported and number of sites.
- Hires per year and time-to-fill for recruiters.
- CCMA cases and outcomes for ER roles.
- EE targets set and met.
- Turnover before and after a retention change you led.
Role-by-role keyword lists
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