Human Resources Officer

Democratic Alliance; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Part time

Job summary

A political party in South Africa is looking for a Junior HR Support personnel in Cape Town. The successful candidate will assist in recruitment, HR projects, and general administration within the HR department. Minimum requirements include a National Senior Certificate and experience in HR. Proficiency in MS Office and Zoom is essential. This is a contract position lasting between 9 to 12 months, requiring commitment and readiness to work irregular hours when necessary.

Qualifications

• Experience in an HR environment.
• Experience using recruitment systems is advantageous.
• Computer literacy particularly in MS Office Suite and Zoom.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the HR department in recruitment, HR projects, and administration.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Time management and organisation

Administration and attention to detail

Education

National Senior Certificate or equivalent

Relevant HR qualification

Tools

MS Office Suite

Zoom

Job description

Overview

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Providing support to the HR department in respect of:
  • Recruitment
  • HR projects
  • General administration

Please submit your application by 11 January 2026 to be considered for this role noting that any application that does not include the required or correct documentation will not be considered.

Requirements

Minimum requirements:

• National Senior Certificate or equivalent
• Relevant HR qualification (advantageous)
• Experience in an HR environment
• Experience using recruitment systems (advantageous)
• Computer literacy particularly MS Office Suite and Zoom

Skills

Skills:

• Written and verbal communication
• Time management and organisation
• Administration and attention to detail

Abilities

• Use initiative and work well in high-pressure situations
• Be outcomes-orientated not simply task-orientated
• Work independently
• Apply sound judgement

Knowledge and commitment

• General HR principles
• Commitment to the principles policies and programme of action of the Democratic Alliance
• Willingness to go the extra mile which may include working long and irregular hours weekends and public holidays where necessary

Work details

• Work Level: Junior
• Job Type: Contract
• Salary: Market Related
• Duration: 9 - 12 Months
• EE Position: No
• Location: Cape Town

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Key Skills:

Employee Relations, Succession Planning, Employee Evaluation, Human Resources Management, Cost Management, Conflict Management, Nonprofit Management, Financial Analysis, Employment & Labor Law, Grant Writing, Human Resources, Leadership Experience

Employment Type : Contract

Experience: years

Vaccancy: 1