Human Resources Officer

Action Appointments Development Recruitment (Pty) Ltd; Durban; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

An established non-profit organization in Durban is seeking a reliable HR Officer to support internal systems and provide efficient HR administration. The role requires maintaining employee records, recruitment support, and compliance, with a minimum of 2 years’ experience preferred. Strong administrative skills and proficiency in MS Office are essential. This position is full-time and office-based.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ administrative experience, preferably in HR.
• NGO sector experience will be an advantage.
• Full-time office-based role in Durban.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate employee records in compliance with POPIA.
• Provide recruitment and onboarding support including interview packs.
• Draft employment documentation for approval and issue.
• Process leave and benefits administration in line with BCEA.
• Provide compliance and reporting support.
• Schedule performance review meetings.
• Manage HR-related meetings and training sessions.

Skills

Strong administrative and organisational skills

Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Accuracy and attention to detail

Education

HR or Business Administration diploma/qualification

Job description

Established in 1999, groundWork, Friends of the Earth South Africa is a non-profit environmental justice organisation working towards a just transition and open democracy in South Africa and beyond. Its vision is that people live well with each other and with the earth. To realise this vision, groundWork partners with affected communities to resist dirty energy and toxic production, building solidarity and local alliances that advocate for open debate and democratic control over resources such as energy, waste and health. groundWork works through five key campaigns including Climate and Energy Justice, Coal and the Just Transition, Waste, Environmental Health and Environmental Justice Education.

About the Job

To support our operations, we are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented HR Officer to strengthen our internal systems and provide efficient HR administration.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain accurate employee records (electronic and physical) in compliance with POPIA

Provide recruitment and onboarding support including interview packs, communications and induction logistics.

Draft employment documentation (contracts, forms, terms of references, job descriptions and checklists) for approval and issue by management.

Process leave and benefits administration in line with the BCEA and organisational policies.

Provide compliance and reporting support including preparation of standard HR letters and data collation for statutory, funder and audit reporting.

Schedule performance review meetings, file and update records

Arrange HR-related meetings an training sessions

Requisition employee payments for HR records

Update the organisation’s organogram as required

Manage and maintain the shared HR email inbox

Provide HR office administration and general support to the Operations Director and HR functions.

Requirements

Education

HR or Business Administration diploma/qualification (advantageous).

Experience

Minimum of 2 years’ administrative experience, preferably in HR.

NGO sector experience will be an advantage.

Strong administrative and organisational skills.

Accuracy and attention to detail.

Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Other Requirements

Full-time office-based role in Durban.

Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Commitment to groundWork’s mission and values.