HR Administrator

BVi Consulting Engineers - BVi Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

BVi Consulting Engineers Western Cape (Pty) Ltd is seeking an HR Administrator in Cape Town to provide efficient HR administrative support across the employee lifecycle. The role includes coordinating leave, onboarding, benefits administration, and labour compliance while maintaining confidentiality and high standards of service.

The successful candidate will report to the HR Regional Manager and be part of the HR Team, with responsibilities spanning payroll-related tasks, performance management

Qualifications

• Minimum Grade 12 is required.
• HR qualification such as a Higher Certificate or Diploma is advantageous.
• Experience in HR administration and labour compliance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist HR Regional Manager and HR Team with onboarding and leave administration.
• Manage monthly employee leave administration and reconciliation.
• Handle timesheet control and employee benefits administration.
• Assist with labour compliance, including Employment Equity reporting and related submissions.
• Support performance management processes and probation cycles.
• Perform ad-hoc HR administrative tasks as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Discretion & confidentiality

Ownership & accountability

Time management

Education

Higher Certificate in HR

Diploma in HR (or related field)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

BVi Consulting Engineers Western Cape (Pty) Ltd has a vacancy for an HR Administrator in their Cape Town office. This will be a permanent position. BVi is a multi-disciplinary consulting engineering firm with more than 400 employees and offices across Southern Africa. The BVi Group's success is based on solid business integrity principles guided by our core values.

BVi is an equal opportunity employer.

Purpose of the role:

The HR Administrator will provide efficient administrative and operational support to the HR Regional Manager and HR Team, by executing and delivery HR processes throughout the employee lifecycle. The role is assisting the HR Regional Manager, by coordinating leave administration, assisting with performance management and with applicable Labour Compliance. This role contributes to the effective delivery of HR services while ensuring confidentiality, compliance, and positive employee experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Forming part of an existing HR Team and report to the HR Regional Manager.
• Assisting with New Employee Onboarding processes.
• Monthly Employee Leave Administration and Reconciliation.
• Timesheet Control
• Administration of Employee Benefits, such as medical aid applications, changes and provident fund administration.
• Responsible for Annual Labour Compliance, such as Employment Equity Reporting, ROE, CETA - WSP & ATR Reporting.
• Assisting HR Regional Manager with probation cycle.
• Assisting HR Regional Manager with performance management executions.
• Ad-hoc HR Tasks

Key Requirements:

• Minimum Grade 12
• HR qualification such as a Higher Certificate, Diploma or a related field - Advantageous
• Minimum 8-10 years' relevant Human Resources administration experience.
• Proven experience in independently executing a broad range of HR administrative processes.
• Experience working with leave administration, timesheet control, employee benefits administration.
• Assistance support experience with Labour related compliances, employee probations and performance management.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite
• Must reside in Cape Town

Behavioral Competencies:

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining a high standard of work.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally with employees and management at all levels.
• High level of confidentiality, discretion and integrity when handling sensitive employee information
• Strong problem-solving and follow-through skills.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Dependable, with a good attendance record and reliable work ethic.
• Demonstrates accountability and takes ownership of responsibilities.

Personal Attributes:

• Professional and ethical.
• Organised and self-motivated.
• Reliable and trustworthy.
• Proactive with a willingness to learn and support the HR Regional Manager and HR Team.