HR & Training Administrator

About the role

The SA Metal Group is looking for a highly driven and experienced HR & Training Administrator to join its Human Capital team. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive HR support to management, employees and the HR department.

Key responsibilities

• HR administration: capture and update HR systems, manage employee files and keep accurate, complete and confidential documentation.
• Onboarding and exits: order PPE for new employees and complete termination checklists with all supporting documents finalised.
• Recruitment and sourcing: coordinate recruitment, prepare vacancy advertisements, run the internal staff referral programme and other sourcing initiatives.
• Candidate screening: review applications, shortlist candidates and conduct telephone screening and interviews.
• Interview coordination: schedule interviews and give line managers guidance, feedback and administrative support.
• Pre-employment checks: conduct employment and background checks, coordinate medical exams and psychometric testing, and prepare skills assessments.
• Recruitment reporting: maintain recruitment trackers and prepare recruitment reports.
• Training administration: record training, schedule training and assessments, and upload supporting documents to the training drive.
• Training compliance: track certificates and expiry dates, follow up renewals, and support audits and compliance.
• Other ad hoc duties relevant to the HR department.

Required profile

• Grade 12 certificate.
• Diploma in Human Resource Management / Human Resource Development.
• At least 3 years' experience as an HR & Training Administrator.
• Essential: experience recruiting in a production, engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Valid driver's licence and own transport.

Required skills

• Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook and MS PowerPoint.
• Basic knowledge of BCEA, LRA and the EE Act.
• Excellent communication, organisation, planning, analytical and decision-making skills, and ability to work under pressure and multi-task.