Graduate HR Operations Associate

PwC; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

PwC is seeking an HC Associate to provide end-to-end operational support for the HC Operations Graduate Team in Johannesburg. You will manage a designated year of graduate intake, coordinate recruitment, placement and training contract administration for SAICA and learnership opportunities, and maintain accurate records.

The role requires high accuracy, organisation and professional communication across multiple systems while supporting stakeholders and students throughout the process.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field.
• Experience in recruitment administration or HR operations is advantageous.
• Experience with Neptune, MIE or similar platforms is advantageous.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams).
• Strong data-capturing, record-management and reconciliation capability.
• Ability to communicate professionally with students, candidates and internal stakeholders.
• Understanding of recruitment, learnership or training contract administration is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Application screening and Neptune administration for SAICA learnership placements.
• Coordinate interviews, send invitations and manage campus interview logistics.
• Submit training contract approvals and monitor progress through completion.
• Reconcile applicant data across systems and maintain accurate records.
• Respond to stakeholder and student queries promptly and professionally.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Clear communication

High-volume workload management

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma or degree in Human Resources or Business Administration

Tools

Neptune

MIE

HR systems

Databases

Workflow tools

Job description

PwC is seeking an HC Associate to provide end-to-end operational support for the HC Operations Graduate Team in Johannesburg. You will manage a designated year of graduate intake, coordinate recruitment, placement and training contract administration for SAICA and learnership opportunities, and maintain accurate records.

The role requires high accuracy, organisation and professional communication across multiple systems while supporting stakeholders and students throughout the process.