Leave & Records Administrator

How2Apply Talent Network
Paarl, Western Cape
Full-time
Posted 3 hours ago
Full-time Human Resources
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Job Description

Help a hospital personnel office in Paarl look after its people, one form and one query at a time. Expect to be trusted with real work from your first week.

This post is Paarl-based, with most of your time spent at a hospital personnel office. There's a probation period of three months before the contract is confirmed.

What you'll actually do

  • Capture leave, sick notes and family responsibility leave on the HR system.
  • Help organise wellness days, long-service awards and staff events.
  • Load job ads and do first-round CV sorting for the recruiter.
  • Book pre-employment medicals and qualification checks.
  • Take minutes at hearings and HR meetings.
  • Set up new staff files and check that all onboarding forms are signed.

You'll need

  • Discreet with personal and medical information
  • Good MS Office skills, especially Word and Excel
  • Matric plus an HR certificate, diploma or degree (or currently studying)
  • Neat, organised filing habits
  • Friendly and approachable with staff at every level

Nice if you have

  • Knowledge of SETA processes and the Skills Development Act
  • Minute-taking training

On offer

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

How to apply for this job

  1. Make sure the role, the hours and working in Paarl really suit you before you apply.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: a short cover letter saying which part of HR interests you, certified copies of your qualifications and academic record 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. If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 5 working days, usually by phone.

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

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How to stand out

  • 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
LocationPaarl, Western Cape
CategoryHuman Resources
Experience3+ years
Posted27 October 2026
Closing Date20 November 2026
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