Work-Force
A HR Assistant is needed in Mbombela. The role focuses on consistent delivery, accurate work and clear communication across the Mpumalanga operation.
About This Position
An experienced HR Assistant is needed to support operations in Mbombela. The role forms part of how the business keeps its hr jobs portfolio strong in Mpumalanga.
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.
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 Mbombela.
Your Future Here
This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the hr jobs team in Mbombela 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 Mbombela team member.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Mbombela have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Mpumalanga.
Working in Mbombela
The role is based in Mbombela, near the Secunda petrochemical hub. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Mbombela and the broader Mpumalanga region.
Many candidates already living within reach of Mbombela 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 Mbombela.
Your Role
- Coordinate training, learnerships and bursary programmes with SETAs
- Drive engagement, wellness and culture initiatives across sites
- Run exit interviews and feed insights into retention strategies
- Manage relationships with unions and prepare for wage negotiations
- Maintain accurate employee records on the HRIS
- Coordinate performance management cycles and calibration sessions
- Roll out HR policies and procedures and train managers on application
Candidate Profile
- 3-5 years’ generalist HR experience in a structured environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication in English
- Commitment to fairness, transformation and ethical conduct
- Sound understanding of EE and B-BBEE compliance reporting
- Sound knowledge of the LRA, BCEA, EEA and Skills Development Act
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.