Human Capital Management Administrative Assistant (14 Months Fixed Term Contract)

The Agricultural Research Council; Mbombela; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research organization in South Africa is seeking an HR Officer to administer recruitment, employee onboarding, and wellness activities. The ideal candidate has a National Diploma in HR Management and at least 2 years of relevant experience. Strong skills in MS Office and integrity are essential. This role offers a competitive remuneration package within an equal opportunity environment.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Permanent appointment subject to probation

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience in Human Resources environment.
• Valid driver's license (Code 08 / EB) will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Administer all Recruitment and Selection process.
• Manage employee onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Assist with organizing Employee Wellness Activities.
• Assist in managing the employee onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Administration of leave and all HCM ESS related enquiries.
• Maintain Human Capital policies and procedures.

Skills

Proficiency in MS Office suite

Good communication skills

Good planning and organizational skills

Integrity and confidentiality

Integrity and confidentiality

Education

National Diploma / Degree in Human Resource Management

Job description

Responsibilities

• Administer all Recruitment and Selection process.
• Assists with administering the HCM Training and Development for the campus.
• Assists with conducting efficient Human Capital record-keeping and database management.
• Management of employee probation.
• Assist in managing the employee onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Administration of leave and all HCM ESS related enquiries.
• Maintain Human Capital policies and procedures.
• Assist with employee remuneration and benefits administration.
• Providing general administrative support to the HCM department.
• Assist with organizing of Employee Wellness Activities.

Requirements

• A National Diploma / Degree in Human Resource Management.
• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience in Human Resources environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite.
• A high degree of integrity and confidentiality.
• Good communication skills both verbal and written.
• Good planning and organizational skills.
• Valid drivers license (Code 08 / EB) will be an added advantage.

Enquiries: Ms Germinah Ngoma : Email :

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS : 3 OCTOBER 2025

Competitive remuneration package will be congruent with the scope responsibilities and the stature of the position. The appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance and preference will be given to designated groups in terms of the ARC Employment Equity Plan. Permanent appointments are subject to six (6) months probation period. The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity Act. Applications accompanied by covering letter detailed CV (Including certified copies of certificates supporting documents copy of drivers license and at least three contactable referees) must be attached on the form. SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants who do not receive any response four (4) weeks after the closing date must regard their applications as unsuccessful. The company has the right not to appoint.

Location: Nelspruit