HR Assistant (Site Office)

How2Apply Talent Network
Kuruman, Northern Cape
Full-time
Posted 3 hours ago
Full-time Human Resources
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Job Description

Help a mine site office in Kuruman look after its people, one form and one query at a time. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

Home base is a mine site office on the Kuruman side of Northern Cape.

What your day looks like

  • Archive old records and follow the retention periods for HR files.
  • Enrol new staff on medical aid and retirement funds and process exits.
  • Capture leave, sick notes and family responsibility leave on the HR system.
  • Book training, track attendance and load results for the skills report.
  • Take minutes at hearings and HR meetings.
  • Prepare employment contracts, offer letters and confirmation letters.
  • Load job ads and do first-round CV sorting for the recruiter.

What you need

  • Good MS Office skills, especially Word and Excel
  • Willing to learn and follow HR procedures closely
  • Neat, organised filing habits
  • Basic understanding of the BCEA leave rules
  • Friendly and approachable with staff at every level

Nice if you have

  • Knowledge of SETA processes and the Skills Development Act
  • Any HR admin or internship experience

What's in it for you

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

Applying, step by step

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Keep copies of these ready to send: a short cover letter saying which part of HR interests you plus certified copies of your qualifications and academic record.
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 7 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Kuruman; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

How to stand out

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

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeFull-time
LocationKuruman, Northern Cape
CategoryHuman Resources
Experience3+ years
Posted23 October 2026
Closing Date30 November 2026
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