People (HR) Administrator

Kendrick Recruitment; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury lodge in Kruger National Park seeks a People (HR) Administrator to assist the People Manager with HR-related activities. This role involves managing HR administration, supporting training and development initiatives, and contributing to staff welfare. The ideal candidate will have experience in HR, preferably in a hospitality setting, with strong interpersonal and organizational skills. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in an engaging lodge environment, supporting staff and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in HR administration, recruitment, or onboarding.
• Background in hospitality preferred.
• Sound knowledge of labour law and HR best practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage departmental responsibilities in the absence of the People Manager.
• Support management in alignment with company policies.
• Handle HR administration and payroll functions.
• Facilitate employee training and development initiatives.
• Assist with recruitment and onboarding of new employees.

Skills

HR administration

Recruitment

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

MS Word

MS Excel

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Tools

Sage VIP

Job description

Full time | Kendrick Recruitment | South Africa

Posted On 2026/01/07

Job Information

Human Resources

DOE

City Kruger National Park

State/Province Mpumalanga

1132

Job Description

People (HR) Administrator – Luxury Lodge | Kruger National Park | Negotiable DOE | Live In

A luxury lodge in Kruger National Park is seeking a People (HR) Administrator to support the People Manager in implementing the people strategy and ensuring effective management of HR-related activities. The successful candidate will play a key role in administration, recruitment, training, and staff welfare within a dynamic lodge environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage departmental responsibilities in the absence of the People Manager.
• Support and guide management team members in alignment with company vision, mission, values, policies, and procedures.
• Handle core HR administration and payroll functions.
• Facilitate and encourage employee training and development initiatives.
• Assist with industrial relations matters.
• Capture HR data and generate reports.
• Promote staff welfare and employee health and wellness initiatives.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and induction of new employees.
• Coordinate and order employee equipment, housing, and wardrobe items.
• Provide ad hoc support to staff as required.
• Manage and complete general HR administration tasks.
• Contribute to sustainability programmes, wellness projects, and community development initiatives.

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in HR administration, recruitment, or onboarding.
• Background in hospitality preferred.
• Sound knowledge of labour law, disciplinary procedures, and HR best practices.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in administrative tasks.
• Empathetic, discreet, patient, and able to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Competent in MS Word, Excel, and HR systems such as Sage VIP.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Must have nationality or valid working visa.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated HR professional to contribute to a luxury lodge environment, supporting staff development and operational excellence.