Work-Force
The organisation is recruiting a HR Assistant for its Westville operation. The role forms part of a wider hr jobs portfolio across KwaZulu-Natal.
The Role
In addition, the organisation is investing in its Westville operation, and this HR Assistant position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the hr jobs function and contribute to the wider KwaZulu-Natal business.
Day-to-day, the role balances focused delivery with the kind of collaboration that keeps things moving. The successful candidate is trusted to make sensible decisions inside the agreed scope, with line-management support whenever a sounding board is useful.
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 Westville.
Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the hr jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Westville much easier.
About Westville
Working in Westville means a place minutes from King Shaka International Airport, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the KwaZulu-Natal region, and the Westville office benefits from those long-standing connections.
Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Westville.
Many candidates already living within reach of Westville cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local KwaZulu-Natal economy.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Westville, KwaZulu-Natal.
About the Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the hr jobs side of the business inside out. The Westville group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.
In addition, the team mix in Westville reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
Where You’ll Work
Practically speaking, the environment blends desk-based administrative work with frequent interactions across the business. Confidentiality, fairness and compliance underpin the work.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Westville site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Beyond 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.
A respectful, professional environment is the standard in KwaZulu-Natal. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
Diversity and Inclusion
Practically speaking, the organisation is committed to transformation and equal opportunity. Hiring is on merit, and applications are actively encouraged from women, youth, people with disabilities and other historically disadvantaged groups in line with the Employment Equity plan and B-BBEE objectives.
B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across KwaZulu-Natal.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Westville.
Key Outputs
- Manage relationships with unions and prepare for wage negotiations
- Coordinate performance management cycles and calibration sessions
- Manage benefits, pension or provident fund and medical aid administration
- Maintain accurate employee records on the HRIS
- Support managers with disciplinary, grievance and incapacity processes
- Run exit interviews and feed insights into retention strategies
- Coordinate training, learnerships and bursary programmes with SETAs
Essential Criteria
- Member or affiliate of SABPP or IPM is an advantage
- Ability to handle sensitive employee information with discretion
- Project management skills for HR initiatives and rollouts
- Sound understanding of EE and B-BBEE compliance reporting
- Commitment to fairness, transformation and ethical conduct
- 3-5 years’ generalist HR experience in a structured environment
Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.