HR Administrator

Kontak Recruitment; Kuruman; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

This six-month fixed-term role blends HR operations with practical site support, including staff housing management and inspections, while ensuring efficient, compliant processes across the employee lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (Matric) required or advantageous Diploma/Certificate in HR.
• Diploma or Certificate in Human Resources will be advantageous.
• Valid South African driver's licence (essential).
• General HR administration across the employee lifecycle.
• Employee relations, including disciplinary and grievance processes.
• Employment Equity and Skills Development administration.
• HR information systems and Time & Attendance platforms.
• Applying South African labour legislation, including the Basic Conditions of Employment Act.
• Managing confidential employee information with professionalism and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining accurate employee records, personnel files and HR databases.
• Preparing employment contracts and coordinating onboarding and offboarding.
• Managing Employment Equity, Skills Development and staff housing records.
• Advising managers on HR policies, procedures and employment legislation.
• Participating in disciplinary and grievance processes while ensuring compliance with policies and Labour Relations Act.
• Coordinating internal and external training, maintaining attendance registers and training records.
• Coordinating staff housing allocations and accommodation inspections.
• Administering Time & Attendance system and distribution of weekly reports to line managers.
• Providing administrative support across departments and assisting with operational duties.

Skills

HR administration

Employee relations

Time & Attendance

Employment Equity

Skills Development

Staff housing administration

Labour legislation

Discretion & confidentiality

Onboarding/offboarding

Training coordination

Education

Grade 12 (Matric)

Diploma or Certificate in Human Resources

Tools

HRIS

Time & Attendance platforms

Job description

HR Administrator job vacancy in Kuruman, Northern Cape.

Working on a luxury game reserve is unlike working in a traditional office environment. We’re looking for an organised and proactive HR professional to support the full employee lifecycle while coordinating staff housing and HR administration in a unique, remote setting.

This is a varied role that combines HR operations with practical day-to-day support across the business. Success in the role requires someone who is equally comfortable managing confidential HR processes, engaging with employees at all levels, and contributing to the smooth running of the reserve’s operations.

Location: Kuruman, Northern Cape, South Africa (Based on Game Reserve).

Type: Fixed Term – 6-month contract.

Working Conditions: Monday till Friday 07h00 -16h00 and Saturday 07h00 – 13h00 schedule.

About the Role

You’ll play a key role in ensuring HR processes are efficient, compliant, and professionally managed while working closely with managers across the business. Your responsibilities will span HR administration, employee relations, training coordination, Employment Equity, Skills Development, Time & Attendance, and staff housing administration.

Please note: This is not a traditional office-based HR administration role. In addition to core HR responsibilities, you’ll coordinate staff housing, conduct accommodation inspections, manage Time & Attendance administration, and provide operational support where needed. If you enjoy variety, take initiative, and thrive in a hands-on environment, this could be the opportunity for you.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 (Matric).
• Diploma or Certificate in Human Resources will be advantageous.
• Valid South African driver’s licence (essential).
• General HR administration across the employee lifecycle.
• Employee relations, including disciplinary and grievance processes.
• Employment Equity and Skills Development administration.
• HR information systems and Time & Attendance platforms.
• Applying South African labour legislation, including the Basic Conditions of Employment Act.
• Managing confidential employee information with professionalism and discretion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintaining accurate employee records, personnel files and HR databases, including any additional systems introduced by the business.
• Preparing employment contracts and coordinating onboarding and offboarding administration.
• Managing Employment Equity, Skills Development and staff housing records.
• Advising managers on HR policies, procedures and employment legislation.
• Participating in disciplinary and grievance processes while ensuring compliance with company policies and the Labour Relations Act.
• Coordinating internal and external training, maintaining attendance registers, skills matrixes and training records.
• Arranging accommodation for external training providers when required.
• Assisting with Workplace Skills Plans, Annual Training Reports and Employment Equity submissions.
• Keeping Employment Equity committee documentation accurate, current and audit-ready.
• Coordinating staff housing allocations and maintaining accommodation registers.
• Conducting quarterly inspections of staff villages and company accommodation.
• Completing pre-occupation and exit inspections for employees moving into or out of company accommodation.
• Administering the Time & Attendance system, including employee enrolments, terminations, system maintenance and the distribution of weekly reports to line managers.
• Coordinating transport and logistics for employee recreational activities when required.
• Providing administrative support across departments and participating in shared operational duties, including vehicle refuelling on a roster basis.
• Serving on company committees and upholding The Long Run’s 4C sustainability initiatives and GER standards.