HR Assistant

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 84,000 - 117,000; Part time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive HR Assistant to provide remote support to our HR department near Paarl. This part-time role offers flexible remote work and a chance to gain experience in human resources while supporting a collaborative HR team.

You will handle HR documents, support recruitment, manage employee records, and respond to basic HR queries. The role emphasizes organization, independence, and professional communication in a remote setting.

Qualifications

• Matriculation certificate or equivalent; HR certificate or diploma is advantageous.
• 0–2 years of experience in an administrative or HR support role.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintenance of employee records and HR files with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Support recruitment by posting vacancies and screening initial applications.
• Assist onboarding of new employees with required documentation.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding HR policies under supervision.
• Help organize HR-related meetings and training sessions.
• Provide general administrative support to the HR team as needed.

Skills

Administrative support

HR support

Microsoft Office

Data entry

Communication

Education

Matriculation certificate

HR certificate or diploma (advantageous)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and organized HR Assistant to provide remote support to their HR department based near Paarl . This part-time role is ideal for someone looking to gain valuable experience in human resources. You will assist with a variety of administrative tasks, including managing HR documents, supporting recruitment efforts, maintaining employee records, and responding to basic HR queries. This position offers the flexibility of remote work and the opportunity to learn and grow within a supportive HR team.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the maintenance of employee records and HR files, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Support the recruitment process by posting job vacancies and screening initial applications.
• Help in onboarding new employees by preparing necessary documentation.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding HR policies and procedures under supervision.
• Assist in organizing HR-related meetings and training sessions.
• Provide general administrative support to the HR team as needed.

Requirements

• Matriculation certificate or equivalent; a relevant HR certificate or diploma is advantageous.
• 0-2 years of experience in an administrative or HR support role.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote setting .

Benefits

• Pro-rata annual salary commensurate with part-time hours.
• Flexible remote work arrangement.
• Exposure to various HR functions and opportunities for learning.
• Supportive and collaborative remote team.
• Potential for increased hours or a permanent role based on performance and business needs.