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Looking for your next move as a Recruitment Consultant in Upington? A role has just opened that gives you real responsibility and a clear path forward in Northern Cape.
Overview
The Recruitment Consultant vacancy forms part of how the Upington branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the hr jobs side of the business moving forward.
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.
Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Upington teams, and the new Recruitment Consultant will feel that from the first week.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Recruitment Consultant is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Northern Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.
About Upington
Upington continues to grow as an employment hub in Northern Cape, with near the Kimberley diamond heritage centre. 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 Upington.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Upington, Northern Cape.
Many candidates already living within reach of Upington cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Northern Cape economy.
Meet the Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the hr jobs side of the business inside out. The Upington group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
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.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Beyond that, the team mix in Upington reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
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.
Crucially, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Northern Cape operations throw up the unexpected.
Notably, the Upington 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 Upington.
Your Workplace
Importantly, the environment blends desk-based administrative work with frequent interactions across the business. Confidentiality, fairness and compliance underpin the work.
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 Upington site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Northern Cape. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
Key Responsibilities
- Compile workforce reports for EE, B-BBEE and skills development submissions
- Support managers with disciplinary, grievance and incapacity processes
- Process monthly payroll inputs and resolve employee queries
- Maintain accurate employee records on the HRIS
- Manage end-to-end recruitment from briefing to onboarding
- Manage benefits, pension or provident fund and medical aid administration
- Support organisational design, job evaluation and grading processes
Minimum Requirements
- Excellent written and verbal communication in English
- Member or affiliate of SABPP or IPM is an advantage
- Coaching mindset with the ability to support line managers
- Sound knowledge of the LRA, BCEA, EEA and Skills Development Act
- Project management skills for HR initiatives and rollouts
- Commitment to fairness, transformation and ethical conduct
- Sound understanding of EE and B-BBEE compliance reporting
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.