HR Clerk (Onboarding & Records)

How2Apply Talent Network
Kariega, Eastern Cape
Full-time
Posted 1 day ago
Full-time Human Resources
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Job Description

You'll keep staff files, contracts and HR admin in order at a hospital personnel office in Kariega. Expect to be trusted with real work from your first week.

The site is in Kariega; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Weekend work is on a roster, so you won't be on every weekend.

The work, day to day

  • Take minutes at hearings and HR meetings.
  • Answer staff questions on policies, leave balances and benefits.
  • Load job ads and do first-round CV sorting for the recruiter.
  • Help organise wellness days, long-service awards and staff events.
  • Book training, track attendance and load results for the skills report.
  • Book pre-employment medicals and qualification checks.

What you need

  • 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
  • Willing to learn and follow HR procedures closely
  • Friendly and approachable with staff at every level

Helpful, not essential

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

What's in it for you

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

How to apply for this job

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: a short cover letter saying which part of HR interests you plus certified copy of your smart ID card or green ID book.
  3. Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
  4. Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 6 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Kariega; 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.

Tips to get shortlisted

  • 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.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeFull-time
LocationKariega, Eastern Cape
CategoryHuman Resources
ExperienceEntry level
Posted23 October 2026
Closing Date24 November 2026
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