HR Assistant

Recruitment Matters Africa Pvt Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a proactive HR Assistant to support daily HR operations in Cape Town. The ideal candidate will assist with recruitment, prepare contracts, maintain records, and ensure compliance with labor legislation. The role requires strong organizational skills and proficiency in MS Office, alongside a Matric certificate and preferred HR qualifications. It is a full-time position in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proactive and detail-oriented approach to HR tasks.
• Experience in HR administration or office support.
• Understanding of South African labour legislation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruitment processes and scheduling.
• Prepare employment contracts and onboarding documents.
• Maintain employee records and HR databases.
• Support payroll processing and leave management.
• Respond to HR-related queries.
• Support training and development initiatives.

Skills

Excellent organisational and administrative abilities

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to multitask

Proficiency in MS Office

Familiarity with HR systems

Education

Matric certificate

Diploma in Human Resource Management

Job description

Our client is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented HR Assistant to join their team. The ideal candidate will support day-to-day HR operations ensuring smooth administration of HR policies procedures and programs.

Responsibilities :

Assist with recruitment processes including posting job adverts screening applications and scheduling interviews.

Prepare employment contracts onboarding documents and orientation schedules for new hires.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records and HR databases.

Support payroll processing by collecting and submitting relevant employee information.

Assist with leave management disciplinary documentation and performance review coordination.

Respond to internal and external HR-related queries or requests.

Support training and development initiatives.

Ensure compliance with company policies and South African labour legislation.

Skills :

Excellent organisational and administrative abilities.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information.

Ability to multitask and prioritise work in a fast-paced environment.

Proficiency in MS Office (Word Excel Outlook).

Familiarity with HR systems or databases will be advantageous.

Qualifications :

Matric certificate is required.

A diploma or certificate in Human Resource Management or a related field is preferred.

At least 1 year of HR administration or office support experience is advantageous.

Key Skills

Employee Relations,Microsoft Outlook,Office Experience,Workers' Compensation Law,Benefits Administration,HRIS,Payroll,Employment & Labor Law,ADP,Administrative Experience,Human Resources,Leadership Experience

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1