Leave & Records Administrator – Entry Level

A good HR team runs on good admin, and this mine site office in Gqeberha needs yours. You don't need to be the loudest person in the room, just the one others can count on.

The work is in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. You'll start with a short induction before working on your own.

• Archive old records and follow the retention periods for HR files.
• Load job ads and do first-round CV sorting for the recruiter.
• Answer staff questions on policies, leave balances and benefits.
• Take minutes at hearings and HR meetings.
• Set up new staff files and check that all onboarding forms are signed.
• Enrol new staff on medical aid and retirement funds and process exits.

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

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

• 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

• If you are a graduate, put your qualification, graduation year and any HR modules at the top of your CV.
• In the interview, show you understand confidentiality with a clear example of how you would handle a sensitive file.