Junior HR Practitioner

About the role

The Junior HR Practitioner will support the day‑to‑day operations of the Human Resources department, assisting with recruitment, industrial relations, payroll, policy administration and learning & development activities for the client.

Key responsibilities

• Recruitment and Talent Support: manage interview scheduling, candidate screening, shortlisting, and preparation of employment contracts, job descriptions and induction materials; compile basic staff turnover statistics.
• Industrial Relations & Compliance Support: assist with IR documentation, internal disciplinary processes, record‑keeping of IR matters and appeals, and administration of sanctions and performance‑management records.
• Payroll & Operations Support: monitor biometric clocking systems and shift rosters, log salary queries, manage terminations, schedule exit interviews and file related reports.
• Policy & Administration Support: maintain HR policy and procedure documentation, update HR information systems and employee records, compile monthly/quarterly HR reports, and support Employment Equity and Skills Development reporting.
• Learning & Development Support: coordinate induction training sessions, assist performance‑management processes and maintain accurate training records.

Required profile

• Matric qualification with a relevant tertiary HR qualification or equivalent.
• 2–3 years of HR experience.
• Strong computer literacy, especially in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• Good understanding of South African labour legislation and awareness of Employment Equity and Skills Development legislation.
• Excellent communication skills, ability to liaise professionally at all levels, and strong organisational abilities.
• Self‑motivated, eager to learn, detail‑oriented and able to work effectively within a team under supervision.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook