Work-Force
A HR Assistant is needed in Polokwane. The role focuses on consistent delivery, accurate work and clear communication across the Limpopo operation.
Overview
The HR Assistant vacancy forms part of how the Polokwane branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the hr jobs side of the business moving forward.
Expect a structured first ninety days, with onboarding milestones, regular check-ins, and an early focus on getting comfortable with the systems and processes that underpin the Polokwane team.
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 Polokwane much easier.
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 Polokwane.
Equal Opportunity
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.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Polokwane.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Limpopo.
Meet the Team
Notably, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Polokwane office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Limpopo operations get busy.
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.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Notably, the team mix in Polokwane reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
Career Growth
Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The hr jobs space in Polokwane offers a clear runway from delivery into team leadership and beyond, and managers sit down with each team member regularly to map out the next step in Limpopo.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Polokwane team member.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Polokwane have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Limpopo.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Working in Polokwane
Beyond that, the role is based in Polokwane, on the Great North Road corridor. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Polokwane and the broader Limpopo 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 Polokwane.
Many candidates already living within reach of Polokwane cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Limpopo economy.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Polokwane, Limpopo.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Run exit interviews and feed insights into retention strategies
- Manage benefits, pension or provident fund and medical aid administration
- Roll out HR policies and procedures and train managers on application
- Maintain accurate employee records on the HRIS
- Compile workforce reports for EE, B-BBEE and skills development submissions
- Manage relationships with unions and prepare for wage negotiations
- Drive engagement, wellness and culture initiatives across sites
Candidate Profile
- Sound understanding of EE and B-BBEE compliance reporting
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Sound knowledge of the LRA, BCEA, EEA and Skills Development Act
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Human Resources or Industrial Psychology
- Experience supporting CCMA, disciplinary and grievance processes
- Coaching mindset with the ability to support line managers
Practically speaking, if most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.