Human Resources Officer (Solar Project)

Jelocorp; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Jelocorp is seeking a qualified Human Resources Officer for its Cape Town operations in the renewable energy sector. The role involves managing HR administration, compliance, onboarding, and payroll coordination, requiring solid knowledge of South African labour legislation.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of HR experience in project environments and excellent organizational skills. This position supports both site-based and office-based employees, with responsibilities spanning the entire HR lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of HR experience within engineering, construction, infrastructure, or energy project environments.
• Experience supporting project-based or site-based workforce environments.

Responsibilities

• Support full HR lifecycle functions for both site-based and office-based employees.
• Coordinate recruitment processes including CV screening, interview scheduling, and onboarding.
• Draft and prepare employment contracts in line with South African labour legislation.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records and HR documentation.

Skills

South African citizen or permanent resident

Working knowledge of South African Labour Law

Experience in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Strong administrative and organisational skills

Ability to work in fast-paced environments

Education

Diploma or Degree in Human Resources

Industrial Psychology or related field

Job description

Overview

A leading organisation within the renewable energy and engineering sector is seeking a qualified and experienced Human Resources Officer to support workforce management across project operations in Cape Town. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing HR administration, employee relations, compliance, onboarding, and payroll coordination within a fast-paced project environment. This position requires a strong understanding of South African labour legislation and experience supporting site-based and office-based employees within engineering, construction, infrastructure, or energy environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Support full HR lifecycle functions for both site-based and office-based employees
• Coordinate recruitment processes including CV screening, interview scheduling, and onboarding
• Draft and prepare employment contracts in line with South African labour legislation
• Ensure compliance with relevant employment legislation
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records and HR documentation
• Liaise with payroll providers to ensure accurate processing of timesheets, leave records, and statutory deductions
• Monitor leave management, attendance tracking, and performance records
• Provide HR support on disciplinary procedures, grievance handling, and employee relations matters
• Support IR-related processes and assist management with labour dispute matters when required
• Coordinate training initiatives and general HR administrative functions
• Maintain effective communication between workforce and project management teams

Minimum Requirements (Non-Negotiable)

• South African citizen or permanent resident
• Diploma or Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, or related field
• Minimum 3–5 years’ HR experience within engineering, construction, infrastructure, or energy project environments
• Solid working knowledge of South African Labour Law
• Experience supporting project-based or site-based workforce environments
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced project environment

Advantageous

• Experience working on construction or renewable energy projects
• Familiarity with time and attendance systems
• Exposure to unionised workforce environments
• Experience working within international project environments