HR Officer

University of Cape Town; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution is seeking an HR Officer to manage payroll, recruitment, and other HR activities. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of HR experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Sage300 and MS Office. This role requires high integrity and the ability to work well under pressure. Join us in shaping a dynamic HR department.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an HR Generalist role.
• 1-2 years’ experience processing payroll on Sage300.
• Familiar with South African Labour Laws.

Responsibilities

• Assist HR Manager with HR and business-related duties.
• Administer monthly payroll on the Sage300 system.
• Handle payroll queries and resolve discrepancies.
• Manage employee data and assist with monthly reporting.
• Assist in managing recruitment process from start to end.

Skills

High integrity and confidentiality

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proactive self-starter

HR administration skills

Education

Grade 12 / Equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma / Certificate in Human Resources Management

Tools

Sage300 People Payroll system

MS Office

Job description

Job title :

HR Officer

Job Location :

Western Cape, Cape Town

Deadline :

November 20, 2025

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The HR Officer will be Involved in a wide range of activities within the HR Department, including payroll, recruitment and daily administrative assistance on all HR and business-related matters.

Minimum Requirements :

• Grade 12 / Equivalent
• Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma / Certificate in Human Resources Management
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience within an HR Generalist role
• 1 – 2 years’ experience processing payroll on Sage300 People Payroll system
• Familiar with South African Labour Laws
• High proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and database management)

Attributes & Behaviours

• High degree of integrity and confidentiality
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to follow processes and procedures
• Ability to work well under pressure and towards deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – both verbal and written
• Proactive self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Effective HR administration skills

Responsibilities include (but not limited to) :

• Assist HR Manager with all HR and business-related duties
• Administer and process monthly payroll on the Sage300 system
• Handle payroll queries and resolve discrepancies
• Manage employee data and records on Sage People 300 and assist with monthly reporting
• Complete WCA Forms and UIF documentation, as required
• Assist in managing recruitment process from start to end using online recruitment system - screen CV’s, schedule and
• conduct on-site / virtual interviews, assessments and conduct security, credit and reference checks
• Draft offer letters and employment contracts, as well as regret emails
• Ensure all new employees are taken through an onboarding programme and fully inducted
• Act as advisor to management and staff on employee relations matters
• Investigate disciplinary matters and coordinate disciplinary hearings
• Assist in maintaining, updating and ensuring compliance with all policies and procedures, in line with labour laws
• Assist with performance management processes
• Assist with skills development initiatives and maintaining record of staff training
• Maintain and update electronic staff files for employees - ensuring all documents are received and kept up-to-date
• Provide logistical arrangements and attend quarterly Health and Safety and Employment Equity Meetings
• Assist in implementing and managing culture building and staff building initiatives
• Assist in providing support and driving change management
• Assist with social calendar and staff intranet
• General administration and ad-hoc duties related to HR administration

CLOSING DATE :

OCTOBER 24, 2025