HR Assistant (Entry-Level) - Recruitment & Onboarding

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive entry-level salary

Training & development

Opportunity to grow in a stable org

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Junior HR Officer for a public sector client in Mahikeng, North West. This entry-level role offers exposure to recruitment, onboarding, records management and HR administration in a supportive environment.

You will assist with recruitment processes, onboarding, benefits, payroll administration, and HR documentation while learning South Africa's labor laws. The position is based in Mahikeng and promises professional development within a stable organization.

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification in HR Management, Industrial Psychology, or Business Administration.
• Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, professional demeanor.
• Ability to work well in a team and independently.
• Eagerness to learn and develop a career in HR.
• Familiarity with HRIS is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruitment administration, including posting vacancies, screening CVs, and scheduling interviews.
• Support onboarding of new employees and collect required documents.
• Maintain employee records and HR databases with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Prepare HR letters, contracts, and employee status updates.
• Assist with benefits administration and leave management.
• Respond to basic employee queries regarding HR policies.
• Help organize HR training sessions and events.
• Support day-to-day HR administrative tasks.
• Ensure compliance with SA labor laws and HR policies.
• Assist with payroll processing administration as directed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR Management/Industrial Psychology/Business Admin

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Junior HR Officer for a public sector client in Mahikeng, North West. This entry-level role offers exposure to recruitment, onboarding, records management and HR administration in a supportive environment.

You will assist with recruitment processes, onboarding, benefits, payroll administration, and HR documentation while learning South Africa's labor laws. The position is based in Mahikeng and promises professional development within a stable organization.