HR Administrator (4-month Maternity Cover)

Ackermans

We are hiring! Join our HR team and play a key role in supporting multiple business units. You’ll provide hands‑on administrative support, help drive people initiatives, and make sure our stakeholders get the service they need to keep HR strategies running smoothly.

Job Related Knowledge & Skills Required

KNOWLEDGE

  • Personnel files (Popi Act)
  • HRIS Systems
  • Previous payroll and recruitment systems would be advantageous.

SKILLS

  • High levels of confidentiality, credibility, and trust.
  • Customer services focus both internally and externally and ensuring good interpersonal relationships.
  • Accuracy in execution, attention to detail and reliability in meeting set deadlines and work with sense of urgency.
  • Be innovative and show initiative.
  • Be self-reliant, self-motivated and take responsibility and have a sense of pride in work execution.
  • Resilient and able to work in an organization that is undergoing change.
  • A working knowledge of the latest Microsoft packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
  • Excellent language skills (verbal and written) in English, and ability to converse in a second official language would be a benefit.

Experience & Skills Required

Essential

A minimum of 1 - 2 year's relevant experience performing an administrative or supportive role within a HR office or function.

Preferred

  • Retail experience
  • HR and Payroll administration

Qualifications Required

Essential

  • Grade 12

Preferred

  • A Degree/National Diploma in Human Resource Management or studying towards.