HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER (LYDENBURG / BURGERSFORT, MPUMALANGA)

University of Fort Hare; Lydenburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A university in South Africa is seeking a dynamic Human Resource Officer in Lydenburg to implement HR strategy and ensure effective service delivery. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of relevant experience and strong HR compliance knowledge. Responsibilities include documenting HR processes and maintaining employee records in compliance with policies and legislation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in HR Officer or HR Generalist role, preferably in agriculture or manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of HR compliance, policies, and labour legislation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Implement HR strategy and ensure efficient HR service delivery.
• Document HR processes and maintain employee records.
• Contribute to HR-related operational, compliance, and administrative activities.

Skills

HR compliance knowledge

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Education

National Diploma in Human Resource Management

Job description

Overview

HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER (LYDENBURG / BURGERSFORT, MPUMALANGA)

2025-10-10 - 2025-11-09

Permanent

NEL012394

Human Resources and Industrial Relations

We are looking for a dynamic Human Resource professional to play a key role within the HR team. This role will focus on HR-related operational, compliance, and administrative activities such as documenting processes and maintaining employee records in line with company policies, procedures, and legislative requirements. The HR Officer will be responsible for implementing the organisation’s HR strategy and ensuring efficient, effective HR service delivery to employees and management.

Responsibilities

• Implement HR strategy and ensure efficient HR service delivery to employees and management.
• Document HR processes and maintain employee records in compliance with company policies, procedures, and legislative requirements.
• Contribute to HR-related operational, compliance, and administrative activities.

Requirements

• National Diploma in Human Resource Management or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an HR Officer or HR Generalist role, preferably within agriculture or manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of HR compliance, policies, and labour legislation.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• High level of confidentiality, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work well under pressure.
• Self-driven, proactive, and able to work effectively within a team.

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