Work-Force
A vacancy has been confirmed for a Talent Acquisition Specialist based in Kroonstad, Free State. The successful candidate will join an established team within the hr jobs function.
The Role
This Talent Acquisition Specialist role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Kroonstad. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the hr jobs pipeline across Free State.
The organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the Talent Acquisition Specialist taking on this position.
Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the hr jobs group in Kroonstad.
Your Future Here
Importantly, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the hr jobs team in Kroonstad have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Kroonstad team member.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Kroonstad have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Free State.
Where You’ll Work
Importantly, the environment blends desk-based administrative work with frequent interactions across the business. Confidentiality, fairness and compliance underpin the work.
Beyond that, a respectful, professional environment is the standard in Free State. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
On top of that, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Roll out HR policies and procedures and train managers on application
- Manage benefits, pension or provident fund and medical aid administration
- Maintain accurate employee records on the HRIS
- Process monthly payroll inputs and resolve employee queries
- Coordinate training, learnerships and bursary programmes with SETAs
- Support managers with disciplinary, grievance and incapacity processes
- Manage relationships with unions and prepare for wage negotiations
- Coordinate performance management cycles and calibration sessions
Who We’re Looking For
- Comfortable in a unionised environment where applicable
- 3-5 years’ generalist HR experience in a structured environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication in English
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Human Resources or Industrial Psychology
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret HR metrics
- Coaching mindset with the ability to support line managers
Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.