Work-Force
A HR Assistant is needed in Benoni. The role focuses on consistent delivery, accurate work and clear communication across the Gauteng operation.
Overview
This HR Assistant role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Benoni. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the hr jobs pipeline across Gauteng.
The successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Benoni team on trust, and the HR Assistant role will feel that from week one.
Equally, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Benoni also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
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 Benoni much easier.
Your Workplace
Notably, the environment blends desk-based administrative work with frequent interactions across the business. Confidentiality, fairness and compliance underpin the work.
Importantly, 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.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Benoni site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Crucially, a respectful, professional environment is the standard in Gauteng. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
About Benoni
Notably, the role is based in Benoni, minutes from the Sandton CBD. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Benoni and the broader Gauteng region.
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 Benoni.
Many candidates already living within reach of Benoni cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Gauteng economy.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Benoni, Gauteng.
Equal Opportunity
Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across Gauteng, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Gauteng.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Benoni.
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.
Meet the Team
Importantly, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Benoni office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Gauteng operations get busy.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Equally, the team mix in Benoni reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
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.
Key Outputs
- Roll out HR policies and procedures and train managers on application
- Champion transformation and inclusion across all people processes
- Process monthly payroll inputs and resolve employee queries
- Run exit interviews and feed insights into retention strategies
- Advise managers on application of the LRA, BCEA and EEA
- Manage relationships with unions and prepare for wage negotiations
- Manage benefits, pension or provident fund and medical aid administration
- Coordinate performance management cycles and calibration sessions
What You’ll Need
- Coaching mindset with the ability to support line managers
- Sound understanding of EE and B-BBEE compliance reporting
- Hands-on experience with HRIS and payroll systems
- Commitment to fairness, transformation and ethical conduct
- Experience supporting CCMA, disciplinary and grievance processes
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Human Resources or Industrial Psychology
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.