HR Officer

An opportunity has arisen for a HR Officer in Sasolburg. Suitably qualified candidates from across Free State are invited to apply.

The Role

The HR Officer vacancy forms part of how the Sasolburg branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the hr jobs side of the business moving forward.

In addition, the organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the HR Officer taking on this position.

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 Sasolburg.

Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the hr jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Sasolburg much easier.

Day in the Life

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.

Beyond that, the Sasolburg 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.

Equally, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Free State operations throw up the unexpected.

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

Our Commitment to Transformation

Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across Free State, 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 Free State.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Sasolburg.

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.

Based in Sasolburg

Beyond that, the role is based in Sasolburg, near the Sasolburg industrial complex. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Sasolburg and the broader Free State region.

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 Sasolburg.

Many candidates already living within reach of Sasolburg cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Free State economy.

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

Why Join Us

You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Sasolburg colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the hr jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.

In addition, 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 Sasolburg keep progressing.

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 Free State.

Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Sasolburg teams.

Core Functions

• Support managers with disciplinary, grievance and incapacity processes
• Drive engagement, wellness and culture initiatives across sites
• Manage benefits, pension or provident fund and medical aid administration
• Manage end-to-end recruitment from briefing to onboarding
• Advise managers on application of the LRA, BCEA and EEA
• Support organisational design, job evaluation and grading processes
• Run exit interviews and feed insights into retention strategies
• Maintain accurate employee records on the HRIS

Who We’re Looking For

• Hands-on experience with HRIS and payroll systems
• Coaching mindset with the ability to support line managers
• Ability to handle sensitive employee information with discretion
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret HR metrics
• Member or affiliate of SABPP or IPM is an advantage
• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Human Resources or Industrial Psychology
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English

Practically speaking, if your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.