HR Assistant

An opportunity has arisen for a HR Assistant in Benoni. Suitably qualified candidates from across Gauteng are invited to apply.

About This Position

On top of that, an experienced HR Assistant is needed to support operations in Benoni. The role forms part of how the business keeps its hr jobs portfolio strong in Gauteng.

Day-to-day, the role balances focused delivery with the kind of collaboration that keeps things moving. The successful candidate is trusted to make sensible decisions inside the agreed scope, with line-management support whenever a sounding board is useful.

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the HR Assistant 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.

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.

Our Commitment to Transformation

Inclusion is a core part of how the team operates. This is an equal-opportunity employer, and candidates from all communities — including women, youth and persons living with disabilities — are encouraged to apply for this role in Benoni.

Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Gauteng.

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 Benoni.

About Benoni

Working in Benoni means a place in the heart of the Rosebank business precinct, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Gauteng region, and the Benoni office benefits from those long-standing connections.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Benoni, Gauteng.

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.

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.

Your Workplace

In addition, the environment blends desk-based administrative work with frequent interactions across the business. Confidentiality, fairness and compliance underpin the work.

Crucially, 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.

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.

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.

A Typical Day

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.

Crucially, the Benoni 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.

No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Benoni.

Practically speaking, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Gauteng operations throw up the unexpected.

Key Responsibilities

• Support organisational design, job evaluation and grading processes
• Maintain accurate employee records on the HRIS
• Compile workforce reports for EE, B-BBEE and skills development submissions
• Support managers with disciplinary, grievance and incapacity processes
• Process monthly payroll inputs and resolve employee queries
• Run exit interviews and feed insights into retention strategies

Candidate Profile

• Commitment to fairness, transformation and ethical conduct
• 3-5 years’ generalist HR experience in a structured environment
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English
• Experience supporting CCMA, disciplinary and grievance processes

Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.