Human Resources Officer

Mowbray, Cape Town, South Africa | Posted on 03/09/2026

Providing administrative support and operational guidance within a growing People & Culture team, this position supports the Southern African operations of an international project delivery company. The role handles diverse human resources workflows across the complete employee lifecycle. The environment requires an analytical, collaborative professional who displays a strict practice of confidentiality and professional ethics. Working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders, this is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to skills development, affirmative action planning, and global HR support programmes. This is a 9-month fixed term contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Talent Acquisition Support: Assist with talent acquisition and various recruitment needs, including internal and external job postings, interview scheduling, reference checks, and applicant correspondence .
• Onboarding Management: Organise and manage the end-to-end new starter experience, including contracts administration, onboarding documentation, compliance, and inductions .
• Off-boarding Compliance: Manage off-boarding procedures to ensure compliance, including conducting exit interviews and collecting company property .
• HRIS & Platform Administration: Assist with the administration and maintenance of Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) and platforms to ensure employee records remain current .
• Global Mobility Compliance: Support global mobility processes to ensure compliance within relevant jurisdictions for international placements and assignments .
• Reporting & Data Analytics: Assist with collating data, statistics, and documentation for business development, management, and operational reporting purposes .
• Compliance & Transformation Planning: Assist with Skills Development and Employment Equity/Affirmative Action planning, implementation, and reporting .
• Group Collaboration: Work collaboratively with the global People & Culture group to deliver consistent service and support across business units .
• General Administration: Perform general administrative tasks, filing, and ad-hoc human resources duties as required .

Requirements

Tertiary qualification in Human Resources or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution .

Minimum 5+ years’ experience in a People / HR role within related industries .

South African Citizenship or Permanent Residency .

Based in Cape Town .

Proven experience working with the Microsoft Office suite of software packages, specifically Word and Excel .

Well-developed written and verbal communication skills paired with strong interpersonal abilities .

Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, efficiently, and collaboratively within a team environment .

Strict practice of confidentiality, personal responsibility, discretion, and professional ethics .

Proven experience working with Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) is advantageous .

Required Software Skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word

Benefits and Culture

• Strong company culture focused on long-term career progression and technical skill development .
• Mentorship by industry professionals and exposure to large-scale global projects .
• Supportive environment offering flexible work arrangements to balance work with family or study commitments .
• Ongoing technological and people initiatives designed to support the workplace of the future .

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