Temporary Human Resources Administrator

Optimi Learning; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A growing educational organization is seeking a detail-oriented Human Resource Administrator in South Africa, Gauteng. This role includes managing HR operations such as employee engagement and recruitment while ensuring compliance with HR policies. The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor's Degree in HR or Industrial Psychology, alongside practical experience in a generalist HR position. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and knowledge of relevant legislation are essential. The position is based in Centurion and involves supporting various HR initiatives to align with the company's strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years’ experience in a generalist HR role.
• Knowledge of BCEA, LRA, and related legislation.
• Familiarity with HR reporting and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Support engagement initiatives and wellbeing programmes.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment for junior roles.

Skills

Employee engagement

Recruitment

Employee development

Payroll support

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in HR, Industrial Psychology, or related field

Grade 12

Tools

Payspace

Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP)

Job description

Optimi is looking for a dynamic and detail‑oriented Human Resource Administrator to join our HR team. The ideal candidate must have a strong foundation in HR functions including employee engagement, recruitment, employee development, payroll support, and compliance. You will play a key role in ensuring that HR operations run smoothly and support the company’s strategic people objectives.

REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12
• Bachelor’s Degree in HR, Industrial Psychology, or related field (essential)
• 2–3 years’ experience in a generalist HR role
• Knowledge of BCEA, LRA, and related legislation
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP)
• Payspace Administrator

DUTIES

• Support engagement initiatives and wellbeing programmes.
• Distribute internal communications and newsletters.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Assist with engagement surveys and related reporting.
• Manage end‑to‑end recruitment for junior roles.
• Facilitate job advertising, shortlisting, interviews, and offers.
• Conduct reference and verification checks.
• Maintain relationships with recruitment agencies.
• Support implementation of training and development initiatives.
• Assist with performance management and bursary administration.
• Ensure accurate record‑keeping of training data.
• Support payroll and HR administration.
• Draft employment‑related letters.
• Maintain HR data accuracy and service excellence.
• Assist with HR reporting and resolving queries.
• Capture and file IR documentation.
• Support statutory reporting (EE, WSP/ATR, ROE).
• Ensure compliance with HR policies and legislative requirements.

This position is based in Centurion.

Should you not receive a call from us in 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.