HR Assistant (Site Office)

How2Apply Talent Network
Sandton, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 3 hours ago
Full-time Human Resources
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Job Description

Help a hospital personnel office in Sandton look after its people, one form and one query at a time. Bring a calm head on busy days and you'll be fine.

Home base is a hospital personnel office on the Sandton side of Gauteng. You'll start with a short induction before working on your own.

What your day looks like

  • Take minutes at hearings and HR meetings.
  • Book training, track attendance and load results for the skills report.
  • Capture leave, sick notes and family responsibility leave on the HR system.
  • Help organise wellness days, long-service awards and staff events.
  • Archive old records and follow the retention periods for HR files.

You'll need

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

Extra points for

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

What's in it for you

  • Mentorship from a senior HR practitioner
  • A clear route to HR officer after 12 to 24 months
  • Study support toward an HR qualification

How to apply

  1. Make sure the role, the hours and working in Sandton really suit you before you apply.
  2. Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): a short cover letter saying which part of HR interests you, certified copy of your smart ID card or green ID book 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. If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 5 working days, usually by phone.

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

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Before you hit apply

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

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeFull-time
LocationSandton, Gauteng
CategoryHuman Resources
Experience1+ years
Posted10 November 2026
Closing Date10 December 2026
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