HR Officer

AFGRI Group Holdings; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company is seeking a Human Resources Officer in Centurion, South Africa. This role involves providing HR support across multiple branches, including recruitment, onboarding, and compliance with HR processes. The ideal candidate should have a Grade 12 qualification, a diploma or degree in HR, and significant HR administration experience. The position offers the opportunity to positively impact employee relations and development in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years HR Administration experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR support and guidance to managers and employees.
• Facilitate approval for new hires and onboarding processes.
• Process payroll input on SAP including appointments and terminations.
• Maintain HR data for monthly reporting.

Skills

Good Communication and Interpersonal skills

Ability to plan, organise and prioritise

Attention to detail

Knowledge and experience in HRIS (SAP would be an advantage)

Education

Grade 12

National Diploma or Degree in Human Resources Management or Business Administration

Job description

Description

The Human Resources Officer will primarily be responsible for providing HR support and guidance to managers and employees across the branches of the AFGRI Grain Management Services Division located in the Western Cape, Gauteng, Free State, KZN, and Mpumalanga. Responsibilities include but are not limited to recruitment, onboarding, training and development, performance management, employee wellness and employee relations.

Requirements

Required Minimum Education / Training

• Grade 12
• A National Diploma or Degree in Human Resources Management or Business Administration will be an advantage

Required Minimum Work Experience

• 3 years HR Administration experience

Key Performance Areas

• Facilitate approval for new hires, prepare and issue offers/contracts of employment and new hire onboarding pack
• Ensure that all employee movement processes including transfers, promotions, salary adjustments, terminations etc. are timeously captured
• Process payroll input on SAP – appointments, promotions, salary adjustments, transfers, terminations and personal detail changes
• Ensure that all fixed-term contracts (seasonal workers) are processed on SAP within the required timeline
• Administer employee salaries and benefits in line with Company policies
• Attend to and timeously resolve all HR and payroll queries / errors
• Maintain and update employee records and ensure employee information is updated on SAP and Laserfiche
• Ensure compliance with established HR processes and policies and identify gaps to improve understanding of HR Compliance
• Assist with internal / external HR audit processes ensuring that audit requirements are met and audit queries are resolved on time
• Assist managers with the disciplinary process and help with the draft of charge sheets and recommend corrective measures where required
• Maintain HR data to provide input into monthly HR reporting (i.e. headcount, recruitment, training, attendance, leave etc.)

Technical Knowledge / Competencies

• Good Communication and Interpersonal skills
• Ability to plan, organise and prioritise
• Attention to detail
• Knowledge and experience in HRIS (SAP would be an advantage)

Behavioural Competencies

• Team Player
• Ethical
• Business Acumen
• Relationship management
• Critical Evaluation
• Consultation
• Diversity understanding
• Communication and Listening skills
• Highly Analytical / Attention to detail

Closing Date : 25 September 2025

Please note that correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Applicants who have not heard from us within 30 days of the closing date may assume that their applications have been unsuccessful and are hereby thanked for their interest.

The filling of this position will be aligned with AFGRI's Employment Equity Policy.