Benefits Administrator (Medical & Retirement) – Experienced

A good HR team runs on good admin, and this head office people department in Pinetown needs yours. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

This post is in Pinetown (KwaZulu-Natal). Please only apply if you can travel there daily. You'll start with a short induction before working on your own.

• Answer staff questions on policies, leave balances and benefits.
• Take minutes at hearings and HR meetings.
• Set up new staff files and check that all onboarding forms are signed.
• Book pre-employment medicals and qualification checks.
• Archive old records and follow the retention periods for HR files.

• Basic understanding of the BCEA leave rules
• Matric plus an HR certificate, diploma or degree (or currently studying)
• Neat, organised filing habits
• Good MS Office skills, especially Word and Excel
• Friendly and approachable with staff at every level

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

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