HR Administrator

Looking for your next move as a HR Administrator in Phuthaditjhaba? A role has just opened that gives you real responsibility and a clear path forward in Free State.

The Role

The HR Administrator vacancy forms part of how the Phuthaditjhaba branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the hr jobs side of the business moving forward.

In addition, the role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Phuthaditjhaba operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the HR Administrator to step into the hr jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.

Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the HR Administrator is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Free State is consistently high and consistently fair.

Meet the Team

You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the hr jobs side of the business inside out. The Phuthaditjhaba 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.

Equally, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Phuthaditjhaba will be explained during the hiring process.

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.

Equal Opportunity

Inclusive recruitment is part of the organisation’s employment practices. Applicants are assessed on relevant qualifications, skills and experience for this role in Phuthaditjhaba.

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.

In addition, inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Phuthaditjhaba.

On top of that, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Free State.

Your Workplace

Importantly, 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 Phuthaditjhaba site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

In addition, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Free State.

Equally, 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.

Working in Phuthaditjhaba

Beyond that, the role is based in Phuthaditjhaba, within the Maluti-A-Phofung logistics node. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Phuthaditjhaba and the broader Free State region.

Many candidates already living within reach of Phuthaditjhaba cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Free State economy.

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 Phuthaditjhaba.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Phuthaditjhaba, Free State.

Daily Duties

• Manage relationships with unions and prepare for wage negotiations
• Support organisational design, job evaluation and grading processes
• Coordinate training, learnerships and bursary programmes with SETAs
• Support managers with disciplinary, grievance and incapacity processes
• Manage end-to-end recruitment from briefing to onboarding

What You’ll Need

• Hands-on experience with HRIS and payroll systems
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills appropriate to the role
• Sound knowledge of the LRA, BCEA, EEA and Skills Development Act
• Commitment to fairness, transformation and ethical conduct
• Comfortable in a unionised environment where applicable

If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.