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A vacancy has been confirmed for a Talent Acquisition Specialist based in Standerton, Mpumalanga. The successful candidate will join an established team within the hr jobs function.
About the Opportunity
An experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist is needed to support operations in Standerton. The role forms part of how the business keeps its hr jobs portfolio strong in Mpumalanga.
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 Standerton team.
Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Standerton teams, and the new Talent Acquisition Specialist will feel that from the first week.
The role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Standerton 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 Standerton much easier.
Your Future Here
Career progression for this hr jobs role in Standerton depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in Mpumalanga.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Standerton have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Mpumalanga.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Standerton team member.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Based in Standerton
Practically speaking, the role is based in Standerton, close to the Komatipoort border post. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Standerton and the broader Mpumalanga region.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Standerton, Mpumalanga.
Many candidates already living within reach of Standerton cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Mpumalanga 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 Standerton.
Why This Role
You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Standerton colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the hr jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.
Beyond that, career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
Notably, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
In addition, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
Where You’ll Work
Equally, the environment blends desk-based administrative work with frequent interactions across the business. Confidentiality, fairness and compliance underpin the work.
Crucially, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Mpumalanga.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Standerton site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Beyond that, 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.
Diversity and Inclusion
Inclusive recruitment is part of the organisation’s employment practices. Applicants are assessed on relevant qualifications, skills and experience for this role in Standerton.
Notably, inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Standerton.
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, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Mpumalanga.
Day in the Life
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 Standerton.
Crucially, the Standerton office buzzes through peak hours and settles into focused, productive lulls in between, giving you time to plan and reset before the next stretch of work.
Crucially, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Mpumalanga operations throw up the unexpected.
Meet the Team
Equally, you will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the hr jobs side of the business inside out. The Standerton group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
On top of that, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Standerton will be explained during the hiring process.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
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 Responsibilities
- Advise managers on application of the LRA, BCEA and EEA
- Maintain accurate employee records on the HRIS
- Manage benefits, pension or provident fund and medical aid administration
- Manage end-to-end recruitment from briefing to onboarding
- Drive engagement, wellness and culture initiatives across sites
- Coordinate training, learnerships and bursary programmes with SETAs
What You’ll Need
- Hands-on experience with HRIS and payroll systems
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills appropriate to the role
- Experience supporting CCMA, disciplinary and grievance processes
- 3-5 years’ generalist HR experience in a structured environment
- Sound knowledge of the LRA, BCEA, EEA and Skills Development Act
If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.