HR Co-ordinator (Animal Science)

Agrijob; Mkhambathini Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

De Heus Animal Nutrition is seeking an HR/Administration assistant to manage company-wide HR issues and administration, including social media management and various HR projects. The role requires confidentiality and high attention to detail in a demanding environment.

Responsibilities include maintaining accurate HR documentation, supporting recruitment, coordinating interviews and references, assisting with presentations, and implementing HR policies.

Qualifications

• Matric/Grade 12 is required.
• HR degree or diploma is preferred.
• Knowledge of Labour Legislation and BCEA is advantageous.
• Code 08/ EB driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist HR team with accurate and up-to-date HR documentation and information.
• Facilitate two-way communication between management and staff.
• Handle general admin duties (printing, photocopying, scanning).
• Support recruitment activities: scheduling CVs, interviews, and reference checks.
• Assist with staff presentations and campaign communications.
• Distribute and implement HR policies and procedures.

Skills

Problem solving

Conflict resolution

Communication

Influencing skills

Relationship building

Team leadership

MS Office

Written communication

Negotiation

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

HR Degree or Diploma

Tools

HR Sage People 300

Job description

De Heus Animal Nutrition is an international producer of a complete range of compound feed, premixes, concentrates and feed specialties. Their customers are small and large farmers, integrations and dealers. They provide them with nutritional concepts that ensure maximum animal health and optimal performance.

PURPOSE OF JOB

Company wide Human Recourses issues and administration, including social media management and various HR project initiatives. Administratively very demanding to ensure information is accurate and updated due to legal nature of the department. The job demands a high degree of confidentiality and attention to detail.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

HR Operations

• Assist the HR Team in ensuring that all HR documentation and information is accurate and up to date at all times
• Assist with the facilitation of two-way flow of communication by disseminating information from management to staff and vice versa, where possible.
• Assist with all Admin duties as and when required, i.e. printing of documents, photocopying, scanning, e.t.c
• Assist with any other additional tasks as and when required

Recruitment & Selection

• Assist with the scheduling of CV’s and maintaining a database of talent pool
• Set up interviews for shortlisted candidates
• Complete reference checks on selected candidates
• Follow up on orders placed and deliveries with regards to uniforms
• Assist with travel arrangements for selected candidates
• Issuing of regret letters after interviews

Staff Presentations

• Assist with the management of campaign communication company wide
• Assist with setting up of Presentations at various branches

Policies & Procedures

• Assist with policy distribution and implementation when required

Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience

• Matric (Grade 12 Certificate)
• HR Degree or Diploma
• Possession of a valid Code 08/EB driver’s license
• Knowledge of HR Sage People 300 system advantageous
• Knowledge of current Labour Legislation
• Knowledge of BCEA

Skills

• Problem solving and decision-making skills
• Conflict handling skills
• Communication and influencing skills
• Relationship building and team leadership skills
• Computer skills (MS Office)
• Written communication skills
• Negotiation and Selling skills

Behaviour

• Positive, pro-active, results-driven attitude
• Innovative
• Highly ethical and principle-driven
• Committed, dedicated, motivated
• Self-starter and follow-through
• Energy, drive, courage and tenacity
• Required to work with minimum supervision
• Confident, assertive self-starter
• Discretion, professionalism, confidentiality.
• Highly organized, good administrative skills

Please note that only applicants who meet the stipulated minimum requirements will be considered. If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks of the closing date, kindly consider your application unsuccessful. De Heus reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised.

Closing date: 12/10/2026