HR Clerk (Onboarding & Records)

How2Apply Talent Network
Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal
Full-time
Posted 1 day ago
Full-time Human Resources
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Job Description

This is a strong first step into HR at a mine site office in Richards Bay. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

The work is in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

What your day looks like

  • Enrol new staff on medical aid and retirement funds and process exits.
  • Book training, track attendance and load results for the skills report.
  • Prepare employment contracts, offer letters and confirmation letters.
  • Archive old records and follow the retention periods for HR files.
  • Capture leave, sick notes and family responsibility leave on the HR system.

What you need

  • Good MS Office skills, especially Word and Excel
  • Basic understanding of the BCEA leave rules
  • Friendly and approachable with staff at every level
  • Discreet with personal and medical information
  • Neat, organised filing habits

Extra points for

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

What you get

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

How to apply for this job

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  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 plus certified copy of your smart ID card or green ID book.
  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 6 working days.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Richards Bay.

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Tips to get shortlisted

  • 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.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeFull-time
LocationRichards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal
CategoryHuman Resources
Experience2+ years
Posted27 October 2026
Closing Date23 November 2026
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