Graduate HR Assistant — Hybrid Role with Growth

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Hands-on HR experience

Mentorship from HR professionals

Professional development and HR certs

Supportive workplace culture

Job summary

Placements24 invites applications for a Graduate HR Assistant position in Soweto, Gauteng. This hybrid role blends in-office tasks with remote work, offering hands-on HR experience across recruitment, onboarding, records maintenance, benefits, training, and engagement.

The role is ideal for graduates seeking entry-level HR exposure and professional development within a supportive organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR-related field or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of HR principles and practices.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist recruitment: post jobs, screen resumes, schedule interviews.
• Support onboarding: prepare docs and orientation materials.
• Maintain employee records in the HRIS with confidentiality.
• Respond to inquiries on HR policies, benefits, procedures.
• Assist with benefits administration and HR events/training.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and reporting.
• Prepare HR reports and presentations for management.
• Contribute to a positive, productive work environment.
• Ensure compliance with labour laws and policies.
• Attend in-office meetings and support on-site activities.

Skills

HR fundamentals

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management

Tools

MS Office

HRIS

Job description

Placements24 invites applications for a Graduate HR Assistant position in Soweto, Gauteng. This hybrid role blends in-office tasks with remote work, offering hands-on HR experience across recruitment, onboarding, records maintenance, benefits, training, and engagement.

The role is ideal for graduates seeking entry-level HR exposure and professional development within a supportive organization.