Temporary HR Coordinator (12-month contract)

About the role

The organisation is seeking a temporary HR Coordinator for a 12‑month fixed‑term assignment. Reporting to the Head of HR, the role provides comprehensive human‑resources administrative support across payroll, staff administration, recruitment, training and internship programmes.

Key responsibilities

• Manage payroll administration – add and terminate employees, process leave, overtime, pension and medical aid contributions, distribute payslips and resolve payroll queries.
• Maintain staff records – generate employment contracts, keep personnel files up‑to‑date, audit files monthly and liaise with medical aid and provident fund providers.
• Support recruitment and selection – compile job adverts, coordinate with agencies, schedule interviews, issue offers and regret letters, and ensure new hires receive access and onboarding information.
• Coordinate training and development – organise training sessions, file certificates, assist in developing work‑study plans and advise the Head of HR on training needs.
• Oversee the internship programme – identify internship needs, submit letters of intent, place interns with host employers, manage logbooks and conduct regular check‑ins.
• Assist with staff and internal events – work with Communications to plan events, schedule meetings and contribute content for the internal newsletter.

Required profile

• Degree in Human Resources Management or Industrial Psychology.
• 1–2 years of relevant HR experience (internship experience accepted).
• Knowledge of South African labour legislation.
• High level of confidentiality, strong organisational and multi‑tasking abilities.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office Suite.
• Computer literacy.