Learning and Development Officer

Applications are warmly invited for a Learning and Development Officer role based in Rustenburg. We welcome candidates from every background across North West who are ready to grow with us.

Overview

This Learning and Development Officer role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Rustenburg. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the hr jobs pipeline across North West.

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 Learning and Development Officer taking on this position.

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Learning and Development Officer to step into the hr jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.

Notably, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Rustenburg also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.

Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Learning and Development Officer is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in North West is consistently high and consistently fair.

Meet the Team

Crucially, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Rustenburg office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when North West operations get busy.

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.

In addition, the team mix in Rustenburg reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.

Growing With Us

Importantly, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the hr jobs team in Rustenburg have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.

Beyond that, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Rustenburg have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across North West.

Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Rustenburg team member.

Why Join Us

Beyond that, 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 Rustenburg. Many colleagues across North West have moved into senior roles after starting in positions just like this one.

Notably, 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 Rustenburg keep progressing.

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

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 North West.

About Rustenburg

Rustenburg continues to grow as an employment hub in North West, with in the Rustenburg platinum belt. This role gives you a foothold in one of its busier business communities, with access to the local services, suppliers and partners that keep the work moving.

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 Rustenburg.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Rustenburg, North West.

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

Your Workplace

Practically speaking, the environment blends desk-based administrative work with frequent interactions across the business. Confidentiality, fairness and compliance underpin the work.

A respectful, professional environment is the standard in North West. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

Beyond that, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Rustenburg site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

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.

In addition, the Rustenburg 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.

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

Beyond that, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when North West operations throw up the unexpected.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Process monthly payroll inputs and resolve employee queries
• Drive engagement, wellness and culture initiatives across sites
• Support organisational design, job evaluation and grading processes
• 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

Who We’re Looking For

• Member or affiliate of SABPP or IPM is an advantage
• Ability to handle sensitive employee information with discretion
• Sound knowledge of the LRA, BCEA, EEA and Skills Development Act
• Coaching mindset with the ability to support line managers
• 3-5 years’ generalist HR experience in a structured environment
• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Human Resources or Industrial Psychology

Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.