Remote HR Apprentice: Recruitment & Onboarding

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training program in HR

Mentorship from HR professionals

Exposure to wide range of HR functions

Career advancement within HR

Fully remote work arrangement

Flexible work hours

Valuable practical HR experience

Supportive HR team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an apprentice Human Resources Assistant for a fully remote role based in South Africa. This entry-level position offers learning opportunities across recruitment, onboarding, and HR admin, with mentorship from experienced professionals.

You will support the HR function, maintain employee records, assist with reporting, and help coordinate virtual trainings. This role suits someone organized, proactive, and eager to grow in HR while working remotely from home.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in Human Resources and people management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High integrity and discretion with confidential information.
• Good organizational and administrative abilities.
• Legally authorized to work in South Africa.
• Reliable internet connection and a dedicated remote workspace.
• HR certificate/diploma is a plus.
• Proactive attitude with willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the recruitment process, including posting job ads and screening resumes.
• Schedule interviews and coordinate candidate communication.
• Support the onboarding process for new hires.
• Maintain and update employee records in the HR system.
• Assist with HR administrative tasks, such as generating reports and preparing documents.
• Respond to basic employee inquiries regarding HR policies and procedures.
• Help organize and coordinate HR events and training sessions virtually.
• Learn and apply HR best practices and legal compliance.
• Contribute to employee engagement initiatives.
• Collaborate effectively with remote HR team members.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Excellent communication

Integrity and discretion

Organizational skills

Proactive attitude

Independent remote work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

HR certificate/diploma (nice to have)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an apprentice Human Resources Assistant for a fully remote role based in South Africa. This entry-level position offers learning opportunities across recruitment, onboarding, and HR admin, with mentorship from experienced professionals.

You will support the HR function, maintain employee records, assist with reporting, and help coordinate virtual trainings. This role suits someone organized, proactive, and eager to grow in HR while working remotely from home.