Graduate Trainee HR Assistant

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training program

HR development

Career growth

Positive culture

Supportive team

Job summary

Placements24 in Vereeniging is seeking a Graduate Trainee HR Assistant to support the HR team. You’ll gain hands-on experience in recruitment, onboarding, employee records, and HR administration while learning from experienced professionals.

This structured training program is ideal for a recent graduate aiming to build essential HR skills in a supportive, professional environment and to contribute to a positive employee experience.

Qualifications

• A recent degree or diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
• Understanding of basic HR principles and practices.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recruitment, including posting vacancies and screening resumes.
• Schedule interviews and coordinate with hiring managers.
• Maintain employee records and update HR databases.
• Support onboarding and orientation for new hires.
• Provide general administrative support to the HR department.

Skills

Organized

Attention to detail

HR fundamentals

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's or Diploma in HR/Related Field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an organized and detail-oriented Graduate Trainee HR Assistant to join their Human Resources department in Vereeniging . This role provides an excellent foundation for a career in HR, offering exposure to recruitment, employee relations, HR administration, and onboarding processes. You will work alongside experienced HR professionals, learning to manage HR tasks efficiently and contribute to a positive employee experience. This is a great opportunity for a recent graduate to develop essential HR skills and gain practical experience in a supportive and professional environment, playing a key role in supporting the company's most valuable asset – its people.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the recruitment process, including posting job vacancies and screening resumes.
• Schedule interviews and coordinate with hiring managers.
• Maintain employee records and update HR databases accurately.
• Support onboarding processes for new hires, including documentation and orientation.
• Provide general administrative support to the HR department, including responding to employee queries.

Requirements

• A recent degree or diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
• Understanding of basic HR principles and practices.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word and Excel.

Benefits

• Competitive entry-level salary.
• Structured training program for HR development.
• Opportunities to learn about various HR functions.
• Positive and collaborative workplace culture.
• Supportive team committed to professional growth.