Work-Force
Whether you are a seasoned HR Assistant or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Pietermaritzburg. The team hires on merit and across communities in KwaZulu-Natal.
About the Opportunity
The organisation is investing in its Pietermaritzburg operation, and this HR Assistant position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the hr jobs function and contribute to the wider KwaZulu-Natal business.
Notably, the successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Pietermaritzburg team on trust, and the HR Assistant role will feel that from week one.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the HR Assistant is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in KwaZulu-Natal is consistently high and consistently fair.
About the Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the hr jobs side of the business inside out. The Pietermaritzburg group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
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.
Based in Pietermaritzburg
Equally, the role is based in Pietermaritzburg, close to the Durban Harbour logistics hub. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Pietermaritzburg and the broader KwaZulu-Natal region.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal.
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 Pietermaritzburg.
Key Outputs
- Compile workforce reports for EE, B-BBEE and skills development submissions
- Process monthly payroll inputs and resolve employee queries
- Champion transformation and inclusion across all people processes
- Support managers with disciplinary, grievance and incapacity processes
- Support organisational design, job evaluation and grading processes
- Coordinate performance management cycles and calibration sessions
- Coordinate training, learnerships and bursary programmes with SETAs
Minimum Requirements
- Excellent written and verbal communication in English
- 3-5 years’ generalist HR experience in a structured environment
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Project management skills for HR initiatives and rollouts
- Commitment to fairness, transformation and ethical conduct
Beyond that, if your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.