Personal Details

Equality and Diversity Monitoring

We request the following information so that we can ensure that we are delivering to an equal opportunities and equal representation recruitment strategy by reviewing statistics across our applicant pool on a regular basis. Only the recruitment team have access to the information completed. All information is for monitoring uses only. It will not be shared with staff or managers outside of that team. One can choose not to answer any selection by choosing the option “I prefer not to say”.
If you have a disability indicate what it is
Name of Employer and Nature of Business | Start date – End date | Job Title- Job Function/ Responsibilities | Final Salary | Reason for Leaving | Separate each employment record with a line
(Maximum 5000 characters).
From - To | Type of School (i.e. Grammar/ Secondary) | Examinations taken and Qualifications Gained (Specify Grades) | Separate Each Record By A New Line
From - To | Name of Institution (state if Full or Part Time) | Subjects Taken and Qualifications Gained (Specify Grades or Degree Class Obtained) | Separate Each Record By A New Line
Date Joined | Institute/ Organisation | Grade of Membership (Where appropriate) | Separate Each Record By A New Line
Details of training courses attended and awards achieved, include year

Suitability For This Position

Please detail your suitability for this position under the relevant headings below stating when and where skills and experience were gained. This is the most important part of the application form. It is the section where applicants let us know about their suitability for the position. Applicants are shortlisted on the basis of the information that is provided here. It is insufficient to simply state that one has experience, we require details. (Maximum of 5000 characters for each criteria)
Performance Management Support

Can you describe a time when you supported a manager or executive in coordinating performance reviews or addressing performance issues? What was your role, and how did you ensure consistency and fairness in the process?
HR Documentation and Compliance

Tell us about your experience with maintaining HR records and preparing documents for audits or compliance checks. What systems or processes did you use to ensure records were accurate and up-to-date?
Onboarding and Offboarding

Share an example of how you’ve managed or supported the onboarding and/or offboarding process in a previous role. How did you ensure that all documentation was completed correctly and that the experience was smooth for the employee and the organisation?
Confidentiality and Data Management

Describe a situation where you had to manage sensitive personnel information. How did you handle confidentiality, and what measures did you take to ensure secure recordkeeping?
Working Independently Across Multiple Tasks

This is a part-time, multi-day role that requires independent work and task prioritisation. Can you provide an example of how you’ve managed recurring HR responsibilities with limited supervision while meeting deadlines and maintaining quality?

DISABILITY

If you require any special arrangements to be made to assist you if called for interview, please let us know in advance of the interview.

Referees

Please give the details of three work related referees, including your current or most recent post. Referees will not be contacted without your prior approval.

Referee 1

Referee 2

Referee 3

Conflict of Interest

ISLA asks that all candidates, existing staff and volunteers declare and disclose any activity or association or other factor which may generate real or perceived conflicts of interest or duties which would otherwise affect their ability to perform the functions, role or responsibilities which they hold or for which they hold or for which they are a candidate. In regards to candidates or new appointments, ISLA expects to discuss such matters at the interview stage of the recruitment process.

Criminal Convictions

Verification of Information

I understand that any false information given may result to the withdrawal of the job offer.
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About Us

Founded in 2014, the Initiative for Strategic Litigation in Africa (ISLA) is a Pan-African and feminist initiative with a timely remit: to strengthen strategic human rights litigation across the African continent. Essentially, we aim to change the way that strategic litigation is used so as to enable broader access to justice and to support those who seek to hold states accountable for violations of women’s human rights and sexual rights.

Contact Details

Contact Number:

+27 11 338 9028

Fax: +27 11 338 9029

Address: 87 de Korte Street,
South Point Corner, 7th Floor Braamfontein, 2017 Gauteng, South Africa