Human Resources Administrator

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

On-site position in Upington

Medical aid and pension fund

Training and development opportunities

Positive workplace culture

Annual leave and holiday pay

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington is seeking an efficient and proactive Human Resources Administrator to join the team. You will manage employee records and coordinate HR processes to keep documentation up to date.

The ideal candidate is organized with attention to detail and has basic HR knowledge within the South African context. This on-site role includes opportunities for training and development and a positive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Matriculation with a relevant HR certificate or Diploma is advantageous.
• 1–2 years of experience in an administrative role, preferably in HR.
• Familiarity with HR processes and South African labor laws.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update employee records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Prepare and manage HR documentation, including employment contracts and letters.
• Assist with the administration of payroll and employee benefits.
• Support the recruitment process by posting job ads and coordinating interviews.
• Handle general administrative duties for the HR department, such as filing and responding to inquiries.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and basic labor law requirements.

Skills

HR Administration

Microsoft Office

Payroll support

Documentation

Communication

Education

HR certificate or diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an efficient and proactive Human Resources Administrator to join their team in Upington . This role is fundamental to the smooth functioning of the HR department, providing essential administrative support. You will be responsible for managing employee records, coordinating HR processes, and ensuring all HR documentation is accurate and up-to-date. The ideal candidate is highly organized, pays great attention to detail, and has a basic understanding of HR principles within the South African context.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and update employee records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Prepare and manage HR documentation, including employment contracts and letters.
• Assist with the administration of payroll and employee benefits.
• Support the recruitment process by posting job ads and coordinating interviews.
• Handle general administrative duties for the HR department, such as filing and responding to inquiries.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and basic labor law requirements.

Requirements

• Matriculation with a relevant HR certificate or Diploma is advantageous.
• 1-2 years of experience in an administrative role, preferably in HR.
• Familiarity with HR processes and South African labor laws.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary.
• On-site position in Upington .
• Contribution to medical aid and pension fund.
• Opportunities for training and development.
• Positive and professional workplace culture.
• Annual leave and holiday pay.