Benefits Administrator (Medical & Retirement)

This is a strong first step into HR at an university staffing office in Polokwane. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

You'll be based at an university staffing office in Polokwane. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps.

• Book pre-employment medicals and qualification checks.
• Book training, track attendance and load results for the skills report.
• Archive old records and follow the retention periods for HR files.
• Capture leave, sick notes and family responsibility leave on the HR system.
• Set up new staff files and check that all onboarding forms are signed.
• Prepare employment contracts, offer letters and confirmation letters.

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

• Any HR admin or internship experience
• Minute-taking training

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

• 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.