Work-Force
A vacancy has been confirmed for a HR Assistant based in Ermelo, Mpumalanga. The successful candidate will join an established team within the hr jobs function.
The Role
The HR Assistant vacancy forms part of how the Ermelo branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the hr jobs side of the business moving forward.
Importantly, the role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Ermelo operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.
Practically speaking, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Ermelo also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Based in Ermelo
Working in Ermelo means a place along the N4 Maputo Development Corridor, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Mpumalanga region, and the Ermelo 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 Ermelo, Mpumalanga.
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 Ermelo.
What We Offer
Equally, the company invests in the people who join it. From structured onboarding to ongoing skills development, you will find clear paths to grow your career in hr jobs from your base in Ermelo. Many colleagues across Mpumalanga have moved into senior roles after starting in positions just like this one.
Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in Mpumalanga.
On top of that, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Ermelo keep progressing.
Key Outputs
- Process monthly payroll inputs and resolve employee queries
- Support organisational design, job evaluation and grading processes
- Manage end-to-end recruitment from briefing to onboarding
- Run exit interviews and feed insights into retention strategies
- Support managers with disciplinary, grievance and incapacity processes
- Compile workforce reports for EE, B-BBEE and skills development submissions
Essential Criteria
- Coaching mindset with the ability to support line managers
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Human Resources or Industrial Psychology
- Sound knowledge of the LRA, BCEA, EEA and Skills Development Act
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Hands-on experience with HRIS and payroll systems
- Member or affiliate of SABPP or IPM is an advantage
Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.