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A vacancy has been confirmed for a Talent Acquisition Specialist based in Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng. The successful candidate will join an established team within the hr jobs function.
About This Position
The organisation is investing in its Vanderbijlpark operation, and this Talent Acquisition Specialist position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the hr jobs function and contribute to the wider Gauteng business.
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 Vanderbijlpark team.
Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Talent Acquisition Specialist 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.
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 Vanderbijlpark.
Your Workplace
In addition, the environment blends desk-based administrative work with frequent interactions across the business. Confidentiality, fairness and compliance underpin the work.
Notably, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Gauteng.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Vanderbijlpark site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
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.
Working in Vanderbijlpark
Working in Vanderbijlpark means a place easy access via the N1 and N14 corridors, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Gauteng region, and the Vanderbijlpark office benefits from those long-standing connections.
Many candidates already living within reach of Vanderbijlpark 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.
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 Vanderbijlpark.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng.
Your Future Here
Career progression for this hr jobs role in Vanderbijlpark depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in Gauteng.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Vanderbijlpark team member.
Crucially, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Vanderbijlpark have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Gauteng.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Importantly, the organisation is committed to fair, merit-based recruitment and equal opportunity. Applications are assessed against the published role requirements in line with applicable employment law.
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.
Practically speaking, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Gauteng.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Vanderbijlpark.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Maintain accurate employee records on the HRIS
- Coordinate training, learnerships and bursary programmes with SETAs
- Champion transformation and inclusion across all people processes
- Process monthly payroll inputs and resolve employee queries
- Drive engagement, wellness and culture initiatives across sites
- Run exit interviews and feed insights into retention strategies
Essential Criteria
- Ability to handle sensitive employee information with discretion
- Hands-on experience with HRIS and payroll systems
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Human Resources or Industrial Psychology
- Comfortable in a unionised environment where applicable
- Experience supporting CCMA, disciplinary and grievance processes
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.