HR Administrator (Contract 5 months) Nelspruit

MyCareerCraft; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 167,000 - 257,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Meals provided

Job summary

MyCareerCraft in Nelspruit is seeking an experienced HR Administrator for a fixed-term contract of 5 months to support a luxury safari lodge. This live-in, lodge-based role operates on a 6 weeks on / 2 weeks off rotation, with accommodation provided during rotations.

Primary duties include HR administration and record-keeping, onboarding, leave tracking, payroll support, and drafting communications, with strict adherence to SA labour law and lodge policies.

Qualifications

• Relevant HR qualification and experience in HR administration.
• Minimum 2 years' HR admin experience.
• Strong knowledge of South African labour law.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience in hospitality or lodge environments is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of discretion and professionalism.
• Willingness to live on-site in a remote bush environment.

Responsibilities

• General HR administration and record-keeping.
• Maintaining and updating employee files and HR databases.
• Assisting with onboarding and induction of new staff.
• Leave administration and tracking.
• Support with payroll preparation and time and attendance.
• Drafting HR correspondence and communications.
• Ensuring compliance with labour legislation and lodge HR policies.
• Supporting management with employee relations matters.

Skills

HR administration

Discretion

Communication

Education

Diploma or Degree in HR Management or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About the job HR Administrator (Contract 5 months) Nelspruit

About the Role

A prestigious 5-star luxury safari lodge in the Outside Nelspruit aGame Reserve is seeking an experienced and professional HR Administrator / HR Assistant to join their team on a fixed-term contract basis. This is a live-in, lodge-based position set within one of South Africa's most iconic Big Five wilderness destinations.

Working Roster

This is a rotational position: 6 weeks on / 2 weeks off. Accommodation and meals are provided at the lodge during your working rotation.

Key Responsibilities

• General HR administration and record-keeping
• Maintaining and updating employee files and HR databases
• Assisting with onboarding and induction of new staff
• Leave administration and tracking
• Support with payroll preparation and time and attendance
• Drafting HR correspondence and communications
• Ensuring compliance with labour legislation and lodge HR policies
• Supporting management with any employee relations matters

Requirements

• Relevant HR qualification (Diploma or Degree in HR Management or related field)
• Minimum 2 years' experience in an HR administration role
• Strong knowledge of South African labour law
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience in hospitality or lodge environments will be advantageous
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High level of discretion and professionalism
• Must be comfortable living on-site in a remote bush environment

Availability

Candidates must be immediately available or able to start within 2 weeks (maximum 2-week notice period).

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