Junior HR Officer

The Legends Agency; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading HR firm in Cape Town seeks a Junior HR Officer to support the HR team with onboarding, record-keeping, and compliance. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of HR experience, a relevant qualification, and strong administrative and communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required, with knowledge of Sage 300 People as a plus. This is a full-time, permanent position with a market-related salary.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in HR administration or officer-level roles.
• Strong working knowledge of BCEA, LRA, EEA, and OSHA.
• Able to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist with onboarding and induction processes for new hires.
• Maintain and update employee records.
• Support employees and managers with first-line HR queries.

Skills

HR administration

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Relevant HR qualification (B.Com or National Diploma in HR)

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Sage 300 People

Job description

Junior HR Officer

Atlantis Industrial, Western Cape

Market-related | Full-time, permanent

This role supports the HR Supervisor and broader HR team with a variety of administrative and operational duties. It plays a critical role in ensuring accurate record-keeping, supporting employee engagement processes, and ensuring compliance with company policies and labor legislation. You'll work on everything from onboarding to absenteeism management and disciplinary processes.

About You

• 3+ years of experience in HR administration or officer-level roles.
• Relevant HR qualification (B.Com or National Diploma in HR).
• Strong working knowledge of BCEA, LRA, EEA, and OSHA.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Knowledge of Sage 300 People, ESS, and TracTech is a plus.
• High attention to detail, administrative accuracy, and strong problem-solving skills.
• Confident communicator with assertiveness and discretion.
• Able to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and manage multiple tasks.
• Must have own transport and flexibility to work beyond standard hours when needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with onboarding and induction processes for new hires.
• Maintain and update physical and digital employee records.
• Track and process absenteeism, leave, and related HR queries.
• Support employees and managers with first-line HR queries.
• Assist with investigations, grievance handling, and disciplinary procedures.
• Compile and submit statutory HR reports and statistics.
• Handle IOD reporting, medical bookings, and claims follow-ups.
• Coordinate alcohol/drug testing procedures with third-party providers.
• Support various HR projects and administrative functions.