Benefits Administrator (Medical & Retirement)

This is a strong first step into HR at an university staffing office in Welkom. If you learn fast and don't mind being shown things twice, you'll settle in within a few weeks.

Home base is an university staffing office on the Welkom side of Free State.

• Capture leave, sick notes and family responsibility leave on the HR system.
• Load job ads and do first-round CV sorting for the recruiter.
• Book training, track attendance and load results for the skills report.
• Enrol new staff on medical aid and retirement funds and process exits.
• Help organise wellness days, long-service awards and staff events.

• Neat, organised filing habits
• Basic understanding of the BCEA leave rules
• Willing to learn and follow HR procedures closely
• Discreet with personal and medical information
• Friendly and approachable with staff at every level

• Knowledge of SETA processes and the Skills Development Act
• Minute-taking training
• Sage 300 People, PaySpace or another HR system

• Mentorship from a senior HR practitioner
• Monthly internship stipend for graduate roles
• A clear route to HR officer after 12 to 24 months
• 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.
• Attach your full academic record; HR internships often filter on marks in labour law and HR modules.