HR Officer / HR Generalist (Solar)

Jelocorp; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in HR management in South Africa is looking for an HR Officer / HR Generalist to manage day-to-day HR operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for recruitment coordination, onboarding, employee records, and payroll support. Candidates should have at least 3 years of HR experience and strong knowledge of South African labour legislation. This role requires strong administrative and communication skills and the ability to handle confidential information professionally.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of HR generalist experience.
• Good understanding of HR practices and legislation in South Africa.
• Experience in recruitment, onboarding, and payroll support.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end recruitment processes.
• Manage onboarding and offboarding of staff.
• Maintain employee records and HR documentation.
• Assist with payroll and leave administration.

Skills

HR generalist experience

Knowledge of South African labour legislation

Strong administrative skills

Communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

Diploma or Degree in Human Resources or related field

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an HR Officer / HR Generalist to support the company’s day-to-day human resources operations in South Africa. The successful candidate will be responsible for recruitment coordination, onboarding, employee records, leave administration, payroll support, and general HR compliance. Experience in a fast-paced technical, engineering, or energy-related environment will be advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end recruitment coordination, including scheduling interviews and preparing offer documentation
• Manage onboarding and offboarding processes
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation
• Assist with payroll input, leave administration, attendance records, and employee benefits coordination
• Ensure HR practices comply with South African labour legislation and internal policies
• Draft employment contracts, letters, and HR-related documents
• Liaise with line managers on staffing, probation follow-ups, and employee relations matters
• Support disciplinary, grievance, and performance management processes where required
• Assist with reporting on headcount, turnover, leave, and other HR metrics
• Provide general administrative support to the HR department

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Business Administration, or related field
• 3+ years of HR generalist / HR officer experience
• Good knowledge of South African labour legislation and HR processes
• Experience with recruitment, onboarding, payroll support, and employee records
• Strong administrative and communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Able to work independently and handle confidential information professionally

Preferred

• Experience in solar, electrical, engineering, manufacturing, or technical industries
• Experience supporting international companies in South Africa
• Payroll exposure and HR reporting experience