HR Officer

University of Fort Hare; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution in Gauteng is seeking an HR Officer for a contract position until May 2026. The role includes conducting employee inductions, providing HR advisory services, coordinating recruitment and benefits administration. Ideal candidates should have an HR degree and at least 5 years of generalist HR experience. Salary ranges from R30,000 to R35,000 monthly, negotiable based on market rates.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of HR generalist experience.
• Experience in personnel administration, benefits, industrial relations, recruitment.
• Understanding of HR legislation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct new employee inductions and manage HR processes.
• Provide advice and guidance on employment conditions.
• Coordinate benefits administration and member communications.
• Assist with recruitment and selection processes.
• Conduct training needs analysis and maintain training records.

Skills

HR generalist experience

Knowledge of HR legislation

Recruitment skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

HR related Degree / Diploma

Matric (Grade 12)

Job description

R 30 000 - R 35 000 Monthly Basic Salary (Market related, Negotiable)

Our client based in Gauteng is seeking an HR Officer to join their team. Please note that this is a contract position until May 2026.

Responsibilities

1. Administration: Conduct new employee induction, complete HR induction checklist, arrange pre-employment and exit medicals, conduct exit interviews, issue departmental induction checklists and job descriptions, ensure completion within 3 months.
2. Advisory Service: Maintain knowledge of employment terms & conditions, provide ongoing advice & guidance to employees & management.
3. Benefits Administration: Coordinate member communications for medical aid and other funds, attend to queries.
4. Long Service Awards: Coordinate awards arrangements and presentations.
5. Workersforum: Coordinate and attend meetings, follow up on action points, distribute minutes and posters, keep management informed.
6. General: Arrange flowers for events, send notices to staff.
7. Recruitment & Selection: Assist with advertisements, coordinate placements, screen applicants, conduct interviews, coordinate assessments, manage references, update recruitment database.
8. Remuneration: Assist with salary expectations, draft offers, facilitate discussions, provide survey data, obtain management mandates.
9. Payroll communication: Notify HR Administrator of appointments, terminations, and payroll changes.
10. Administration: Track staff movements, authorize invoices, ensure proper documentation filing.
11. Industrial Relations: Provide guidance on employment legislation, ensure lawful compliance, coordinate shop steward meetings, promote good relations with unions.
12. Discipline, Grievances, Sick Leave: Guide management, handle inquiries, record and report on disciplinary actions.
13. Skills Development: Conduct training needs analysis, maintain training records, organize training logistics.

Minimum Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12)
• HR related Degree / Diploma
• At least 5 years of HR generalist experience
• Experience in personnel administration, benefits, industrial relations, recruitment
• Understanding of HR legislation

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.