Work-Force
Posted recently. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a HR Assistant in George, and we encourage applicants from across Western Cape to consider this opportunity.
Overview
This HR Assistant role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for George. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the hr jobs pipeline across Western Cape.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the hr jobs team in Western Cape make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.
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 George teams, and the new HR Assistant will feel that from the first week.
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.
The George 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.
Importantly, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Western Cape operations throw up the unexpected.
Career Growth
On top of that, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the hr jobs team in George have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every George team member.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in George have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Western Cape.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across Western Cape, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Western Cape.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in George.
Daily Duties
- Process monthly payroll inputs and resolve employee queries
- Compile workforce reports for EE, B-BBEE and skills development submissions
- Roll out HR policies and procedures and train managers on application
- Support managers with disciplinary, grievance and incapacity processes
- Champion transformation and inclusion across all people processes
- Manage relationships with unions and prepare for wage negotiations
Essential Criteria
- Ability to handle sensitive employee information with discretion
- Commitment to fairness, transformation and ethical conduct
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret HR metrics
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Human Resources or Industrial Psychology
- Experience supporting CCMA, disciplinary and grievance processes
- Excellent written and verbal communication in English
If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.