HR Administrator (Head Office)

You'll keep staff files, contracts and HR admin in order at a municipal human resources unit in George. People who do well here are steady, honest and not scared to ask when something is unclear.

You'll be based at a municipal human resources unit in George. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps.

• Help organise wellness days, long-service awards and staff events.
• Set up new staff files and check that all onboarding forms are signed.
• Book pre-employment medicals and qualification checks.
• Enrol new staff on medical aid and retirement funds and process exits.
• Answer staff questions on policies, leave balances and benefits.
• Capture leave, sick notes and family responsibility leave on the HR system.
• Book training, track attendance and load results for the skills report.

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

• Knowledge of SETA processes and the Skills Development Act
• Minute-taking training

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

• Attach your full academic record; HR internships often filter on marks in labour law and HR modules.
• If you are a graduate, put your qualification, graduation year and any HR modules at the top of your CV.