Junior Human Resources (HR) Officer

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POSITION INFO:

Job Title: Junior HR Graduate / Officer

Position Overview

Our client is seeking a young, dynamic individual in the early stages of their HR career to join their team as a Junior HR Officer. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an ambitious HR graduate or junior professional eager to gain hands-on experience and grow within a professional environment.

The role will support various HR functions, including recruitment, compliance, payroll, employee relations, and team-building initiatives, ensuring smooth HR operations across multiple sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with recruitment by posting job advertisements, scheduling interviews, and maintaining candidate databases.
• Conduct onboarding for new employees, including induction training.
• Draft and issue employment contracts and HR documentation.
• Maintain and update employee records and HR databases.
• Prepare and issue fortnightly wages for permanent and seasonal employees across multiple entities.
• Accurately capture data on platforms such as Payspace, People Flow, and Data Gear for new recruits.
• Coordinate the ordering, distribution, and maintenance of employee uniforms.
• Update organizational charts and employee lists as needed.
• Prepare and review fortnightly wages, resolving discrepancies where necessary.
• Capture payroll data, including wages, overtime, and deductions, on Payspace and other platforms.
• Balance payroll-related sheets for relevant entities.
• Ensure HR documentation is accurate and up-to-date.
• Assist with the preparation and submission of statutory reports (ATR, WSP, Employment Equity).
• Maintain performance appraisals, training certificates, and other key records.
• Administer and document HR-related forums, including Workers’ Committees, Skills Development, and Health and Safety meetings.
• Prepare and file documentation required for audits.
• Assist the HR Manager with grievance and disciplinary issue administration.
• Support managers in issuing and tracking disciplinary actions.
• Maintain confidential records of employee interactions.
• Assist with employee well-being initiatives, such as flu vaccines and chaplaincy services.
• Organize team-building events, social activities, and employee functions.
• Support initiatives that promote employee morale and teamwork.
• Track and record required training specific to roles and employment duration.
• Administer UIF documentation and verify employment eligibility.
• Oversee onboarding, exit procedures, and equipment/uniform returns.
• Maintain health and safety training records and ensure compliance.

Qualifications and Skills / Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or a related business qualification.
• 2–3 years of work experience in HR or a related field (internships included).

Skills:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR/payroll software.
• Basic knowledge of South African labour legislation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

The position is full time, permanent and based in office in Klapmuts.

• Client Overview: A leading agricultural business specializing in high-value commodity production
• Location: Klapmuts.
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Availability: February / March 2025
• Reports To: HR Manager
• Transport: Own transport is non-negotiable
• Salary: R16 000-R25 000, depending on skill set and experience

Please apply online if you meet the above-mentioned requirements.

Please assume that your application was unsuccessful If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks.