Benefits Administrator (Medical & Retirement)

How2Apply Talent Network
Epping, Western Cape
Full-time
Posted 1 day ago
Full-time Human Resources
R10 000 – R14 250/month
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Job Description

Help an university staffing office in Epping look after its people, one form and one query at a time. It's the kind of job where doing the basics well every day gets you noticed.

The work is in Epping, Western Cape, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. There's a probation period of three months before the contract is confirmed.

What you'll actually do

  • Take minutes at hearings and HR meetings.
  • Book training, track attendance and load results for the skills report.
  • Load job ads and do first-round CV sorting for the recruiter.
  • Book pre-employment medicals and qualification checks.
  • Set up new staff files and check that all onboarding forms are signed.
  • Archive old records and follow the retention periods for HR files.
  • Enrol new staff on medical aid and retirement funds and process exits.

What you need

  • Matric plus an HR certificate, diploma or degree (or currently studying)
  • Neat, organised filing habits
  • Willing to learn and follow HR procedures closely
  • Basic understanding of the BCEA leave rules

Extra points for

  • Any HR admin or internship experience
  • Minute-taking training
  • Knowledge of SETA processes and the Skills Development Act

On offer

  • Monthly internship stipend for graduate roles
  • Study support toward an HR qualification
  • A clear route to HR officer after 12 to 24 months
  • Mentorship from a senior HR practitioner

How to apply

  1. Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
  2. Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): a short cover letter saying which part of HR interests you plus certified copies of your qualifications and academic record.
  3. Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
  4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 7 working days.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Epping.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Before you hit apply

  • If you are a graduate, put your qualification, graduation year and any HR modules at the top of your CV.
  • In the interview, show you understand confidentiality with a clear example of how you would handle a sensitive file.

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Job details
SalaryR10 000 – R14 250/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationEpping, Western Cape
CategoryHuman Resources
Experience2+ years
Posted27 September 2026
Closing Date22 October 2026
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