HR Officer (Maternity Cover ( 6 Months)

University of Fort Hare; Pinetown, Umlazi, Durban; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Pinetown is seeking an experienced HR Officer for a 6-month temporary contract during maternity leave. The ideal candidate must possess strong industrial relations and union experience, with the ability to engage with management at all levels. Responsibilities include managing union matters, handling payroll (Sage 300), and conducting recruitment processes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an HR Officer with strong IR and union exposure.
• Confident and assertive personality – able to say 'no' when necessary.
• Minimum 5+ years’ HR experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and resolve union matters effectively.
• Engage and communicate with Senior and Executive Management.
• Handle industrial relations matters, including drafting and issuing warnings.
• Conduct interviews and recruitment processes.
• Administer Payroll using Sage 300.

Skills

Strong IR and union experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Confident personality

Tools

Sage 300 Payroll

Job description

Overview

South Africa - KwaZulu Natal , eThekwini Central (Durban / Pinetown / Umlazi)

Our client is urgently seeking an experienced HR Officer to join their team on a 6-month temporary contract to provide support during a maternity leave period. The ideal candidate will be a strong, confident HR professional with solid IR and union experience, and comfortable engaging with management at all levels.

Location : Pinetown

Contract Duration: 6 Months (Maternity Cover)

Responsibilities

• Manage and resolve union matters effectively.
• Engage and communicate with Senior and Executive Management.
• Uphold company policies and procedures with confidence.
• Handle industrial relations matters, including drafting and issuing warnings.
• Conduct interviews and recruitment processes.
• Manage Employment Equity submissions and participate in EE meetings.
• Oversee and administer Payroll (Sage 300).

Minimum Requirements

• Proven experience as an HR Officer with strong IR and union exposure.
• Confident and assertive personality – able to say "no" when necessary.
• Experience working with Sage 300 Payroll (essential).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to engage at all levels of the business, including executives.
• Minimum 5+ years’ HR experience.