HR Clerk (Onboarding & Records)

You'll keep staff files, contracts and HR admin in order at a municipal human resources unit in Welkom. It's the kind of job where doing the basics well every day gets you noticed.

The site is in Welkom; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Most weeks are 45 hours, in line with the BCEA.

• Help organise wellness days, long-service awards and staff events.
• Book pre-employment medicals and qualification checks.
• Load job ads and do first-round CV sorting for the recruiter.
• Answer staff questions on policies, leave balances and benefits.
• Book training, track attendance and load results for the skills report.
• Enrol new staff on medical aid and retirement funds and process exits.
• Prepare employment contracts, offer letters and confirmation letters.

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

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

• 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.