HR Officer

Fruitways; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 40 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agri-business in South Africa is seeking an HR Officer to ensure smooth HR processes and support the workforce. Responsibilities include onboarding, training coordination, and maintaining HR operations. The ideal candidate will have an HR-related degree, at least 3 years of experience in a similar role, and strong Microsoft Office skills. The role requires a proactive and detail-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and possesses excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Hands-on role with broad exposure across the HR value chain

Supportive team and practical learning opportunities

Values-driven culture that recognizes contribution

Qualifications

• 3+ years in an HR administrative/HR Officer role within a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with HR audits and evidence collation.
• Proactive and detail-driven approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver onboarding and induction for new employees.
• Coordinate training logistics and maintain training records.
• Prepare monthly HR dashboards and ad-hoc reports for leaders.
• Be a trusted first point of contact for HR queries.

Skills

HR-related Degree or National Diploma

Strong Microsoft Office skills

Experience supporting WSP/ATR submissions

Proactive self-starter

Excellent communication skills

Education

HR-related Degree or National Diploma (HR/ Social or Behavioural Sciences)

Tools

HRIS tools

Job description

Fruitways is a leading agri-business in South Africa. We specialise in the growing, packing and marketing of apples and pears to retailers, traders and wholesalers around the globe.

HR Officer

We’re looking for a self-motivated, service-oriented and highly organised HR Officer to keep processes smooth, data accurate, and our people supported. You’ll deliver high-quality HR service, from hiring and onboarding to engagement, learning, IR support and compliance. If you’re organised, people-centred and love making things happen, this role is for you.

Location: Somerset West (travel between our operational units may be required from time to time).

What you’ll do

Develop

• Own and deliver onboarding and induction for our new employees.
• Partner with line managers to set 30/60/90-day plans and capture progress.
• Coordinate training logistics, maintain training records; capture and validate data for WSP/ATR submissions and SETA audits.
• Support bursary administration and student liaison, ensuring all documents are submitted on time.
• Keep organograms updated with movements and role changes.

Engage

• Draft and distribute newsletters and people updates; manages surveys and follow-ups.
• Coordinate recognition initiatives, birthdays and social news; support year-end/kick-off and team-building events.
• Schedule HR info sessions and engagement roadshows with managers and teams.

Retain

• Be a trusted first point of contact for HR queries and support.
• Support IR processes and consistent policy application.
• Conduct exit interviews; track themes and share insights.
• Support HR, EE, and BBBEE evidence collation for audits.

HR Operations

• Prepare monthly HR dashboards and ad-hoc reports for leaders.
• Maintain master templates, SOPs and checklists; continuously improve processes.
• Arrange sit‑in travel/meeting logistics for HR activities.

What you’ll bring

• HR-related Degree or National Diploma (HR/ Social or Behavioural Sciences).
• 3+ years in an HR administrative/ HR Officer or generalist support role within a fast-paced, multi-site environment.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint): comfortable with HRIS/LMS tools.
• Experience supporting WSP/ATR submissions and SETA audits.
• Exposure to EE/BBBEE evidence collation and HR audits.
• Proactive, accountable self-starter: anticipates needs and takes ownership end-to-end; organised and detail-driven; practical problem-solver who improves processes; resilient and adaptable under pressure; follows through and delivers.
• People-first, service mindset: approachable; clear, professional communicator; builds trust and strong relationships across all levels; collaborative team player; handles sensitive matters with discretion. Takes initiative without waiting for instruction.

What you’ll love about Fruitways

• Purpose-led business with real impact across communities.
• Hands-on role with broad exposure across the full HR value chain.
• Supportive team, practical learning opportunities, and space to improve how we do things.
• Values-driven culture that recognises contribution.

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