Junior HR Officer

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Paid annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an enthusiastic Junior HR Officer to join their Soweto HR team. This on-site, entry-level role offers exposure to recruitment support, onboarding, employee records, and general administration.

You will work closely with the HR team to ensure smooth processes and provide responsive HR assistance to employees, building a foundation for a career in human resources within Gauteng. This position is ideal for someone starting out who is eager to learn, develops practical skills

Qualifications

• Matriculation certificate required; a relevant HR certificate or diploma is advantageous.
• 0-2 years of HR-related experience or a strong desire to start a career in HR.
• Basic understanding of HR principles and South African labour law is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the administration of HR processes such as recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding.
• Maintain accurate employee records and update HR databases as required.
• Support the HR team with payroll administration and benefits processing.
• Respond to basic employee queries and direct them to the appropriate HR personnel.
• Help organize HR-related events, training sessions, and team meetings.
• Provide general administrative support to the HR department.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Communication skills

Education

Matriculation certificate

HR certificate or diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an enthusiastic and aspiring Junior HR Officer to join their HR team in Soweto . This entry-level position provides a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience across various HR functions, including recruitment support, onboarding, employee record management, and general administration. You will work closely with the HR team to ensure the smooth operation of HR processes and support employees with their HR-related queries. This on-site role is ideal for an individual eager to build a career in human resources within the vibrant Gauteng community.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the administration of HR processes such as recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding.
• Maintain accurate employee records and update HR databases as required.
• Support the HR team with payroll administration and benefits processing.
• Respond to basic employee queries and direct them to the appropriate HR personnel.
• Help organize HR-related events, training sessions, and team meetings.
• Provide general administrative support to the HR department.

Requirements

• Matriculation certificate required; a relevant HR certificate or diploma is advantageous.
• 0-2 years of experience in an HR-related field or a strong desire to start a career in HR.
• Basic understanding of HR principles and South African labour law is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn.

Benefits

• Competitive entry-level salary.
• Opportunity for significant learning and professional development in HR.
• Medical aid and retirement fund options.
• Paid annual leave.
• A supportive team environment in Soweto to kickstart your HR career.