Junior HR Officer

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Junior HR Officer in Cape Town to support the HR Supervisor with various administrative tasks. The role involves maintaining employee records, assisting with onboarding, handling HR queries, and ensuring compliance with labor legislation. Ideal candidates will have over 3 years of HR administration experience, relevant qualifications, and strong communication skills. This position offers a full-time, permanent contract with market-related remuneration.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in HR administration or officer-level roles.
• Strong working knowledge of BCEA, LRA, EEA, and OSHA.
• Knowledge of Sage 300 People, ESS, and TracTech is a plus.

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.

Skills

HR administration

BCEA

LRA

EEA

OSHA

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Sage 300 People

Strong attention to detail

Education

B.Com or National Diploma in HR

Tools

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.