HR Officer — Upington Growth & HRIS Focus

Placements24; Riverton (UT); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an HR Officer to join our Human Resources department in Upington, Northern Cape. The role focuses on HR administration, recruitment support, onboarding, records management, and benefits administration to ensure a positive employee experience within a proactive HR team.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented with strong communication skills and a proactive attitude, capable of handling confidential information and working collaboratively with the HR Manager and team.

Qualifications

• A National Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, or Business Management.
• 1–3 years of experience in an HR support role or HR administrator.
• Knowledge of South African labor law is advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with HRIS is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity and discretion.
• Proactive, able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Enthusiasm for developing a career in Human Resources.
• Familiarity with the Upington area is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruitment, screening CVs, and coordinating interviews.
• Manage employee records and maintain HRIS, ensuring data accuracy.
• Facilitate onboarding for new staff, including orientation and paperwork.
• Respond to employee queries regarding HR policies and benefits.
• Support administration of medical aid and provident fund programs.
• Prepare and distribute HR-related documents and communications.
• Ensure compliance with HR policies and labor legislation.
• Provide administrative support to the HR team, including scheduling.
• Contribute to HR projects and initiatives as needed.
• Assist with payroll administration and related queries.

Skills

HR knowledge

Administrative skills

Communication skills

Discretion

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

National Diploma or Bachelor's in HR/Industrial Psychology/Business Management

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an HR Officer to join our Human Resources department in Upington, Northern Cape. The role focuses on HR administration, recruitment support, onboarding, records management, and benefits administration to ensure a positive employee experience within a proactive HR team.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented with strong communication skills and a proactive attitude, capable of handling confidential information and working collaboratively with the HR Manager and team.