Work-Force
The organisation is recruiting a Talent Acquisition Specialist for its Hartswater operation. The role forms part of a wider hr jobs portfolio across Northern Cape.
About This Position
Crucially, the Talent Acquisition Specialist vacancy forms part of how the Hartswater branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the hr jobs side of the business moving forward.
Equally, the role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Hartswater operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.
In addition, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Hartswater also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Your Future Here
This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the hr jobs team in Hartswater have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Hartswater have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Northern Cape.
A Typical Day
Your day is people-shaped from the moment you log in. You move between recruitment screens, manager calls, payroll queries and the occasional sensitive conversation that needs your full attention. Mid-morning you might be running an onboarding session for new starters, and by the afternoon you’re back at your desk preparing EE or B-BBEE reports. Through it all, you balance compliance with care, making sure that policies are followed and people are heard.
No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Hartswater.
Notably, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Northern Cape operations throw up the unexpected.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate training, learnerships and bursary programmes with SETAs
- Support organisational design, job evaluation and grading processes
- Champion transformation and inclusion across all people processes
- Coordinate performance management cycles and calibration sessions
- Drive engagement, wellness and culture initiatives across sites
- Support managers with disciplinary, grievance and incapacity processes
- Advise managers on application of the LRA, BCEA and EEA
- Maintain accurate employee records on the HRIS
Candidate Profile
- Hands-on experience with HRIS and payroll systems
- Excellent written and verbal communication in English
- Sound knowledge of the LRA, BCEA, EEA and Skills Development Act
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret HR metrics
- Experience supporting CCMA, disciplinary and grievance processes
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Human Resources or Industrial Psychology
If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.