HR Assistant

Our client, a thriving established institution in the Mthatha area of Eastern Cape, is appointing a skilled HR Assistant.

The business is growing, and capable people grow with it. You will enjoy modern facilities and the equipment needed to do the job well. Good humour and professionalism sit side by side here. If you tick the boxes below, we want to hear from you.

• Process monthly payroll accurately and timeously, ensuring all earnings, deductions, and statutory contributions are correct.
• Prepare and submit statutory reports including Employment Equity Reports, Skills Development Levy claims, and Workplace Skills Plans.
• Support organisational change initiatives including restructuring, succession planning, and culture transformation programmes.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle including advertising, screening, interviews, reference checks, and employment offers.
• Coordinate training and development activities including identifying needs, sourcing providers, and evaluating effectiveness.
• Administer employee benefits including medical aid, pension funds, group life assurance, and wellness programmes.
• Coordinate onboarding and induction of new employees, ensuring documentation is complete and integration is smooth.

• For recruitment roles, proven ability to source candidates using various methods and experience with applicant tracking systems.
• A minimum of two to five years of progressive experience in a generalist or specialist HR role within an organisation.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and professionalism.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel for data analysis and reporting purposes.
• A proactive and solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative HR team.
• Thorough knowledge of South African labour legislation including the LRA, BCEA, and Employment Equity Act.