Benefits Administrator (Medical & Retirement)

How2Apply Talent Network
Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal
Full-time
Posted 4 hours ago
Full-time Human Resources
R8 000 – R11 000/month
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Job Description

You'll keep staff files, contracts and HR admin in order at a hospital personnel office in Pinetown. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

Home base is a hospital personnel office on the Pinetown side of KwaZulu-Natal.

What you'll actually do

  • Book training, track attendance and load results for the skills report.
  • Answer staff questions on policies, leave balances and benefits.
  • Set up new staff files and check that all onboarding forms are signed.
  • Book pre-employment medicals and qualification checks.
  • Prepare employment contracts, offer letters and confirmation letters.

Must-haves

  • Basic understanding of the BCEA leave rules
  • Friendly and approachable with staff at every level
  • Discreet with personal and medical information
  • Good MS Office skills, especially Word and Excel
  • Willing to learn and follow HR procedures closely
  • Matric plus an HR certificate, diploma or degree (or currently studying)

Nice if you have

  • Sage 300 People, PaySpace or another HR system
  • Any HR admin or internship experience
  • Minute-taking training

What you get

  • Study support toward an HR qualification
  • Mentorship from a senior HR practitioner
  • Monthly internship stipend for graduate roles

Applying, step by step

  1. Make sure the role, the hours and working in Pinetown really suit you before you apply.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: a short cover letter saying which part of HR interests you plus certified copy of your smart ID card or green ID book.
  3. Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
  4. If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 9 working days, usually by phone.

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

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

How to stand out

  • In the interview, show you understand confidentiality with a clear example of how you would handle a sensitive file.
  • Attach your full academic record; HR internships often filter on marks in labour law and HR modules.

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Job details
SalaryR8 000 – R11 000/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationPinetown, KwaZulu-Natal
CategoryHuman Resources
ExperienceEntry level
Posted18 October 2026
Closing Date17 November 2026
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