Work-Force
Whether you are a seasoned Recruitment Consultant or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Johannesburg. The team hires on merit and across communities in Gauteng.
About the Opportunity
The Recruitment Consultant vacancy forms part of how the Johannesburg branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the hr jobs side of the business moving forward.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the hr jobs team in Gauteng make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.
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 Johannesburg.
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.
No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Johannesburg.
Notably, the Johannesburg 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.
Working in Johannesburg
In addition, the role is based in Johannesburg, minutes from the Sandton CBD. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Johannesburg and the broader Gauteng region.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Johannesburg, Gauteng.
Many candidates already living within reach of Johannesburg cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Gauteng economy.
What We Offer
You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Johannesburg colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the hr jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Johannesburg 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 Gauteng.
Core Functions
- Process monthly payroll inputs and resolve employee queries
- Roll out HR policies and procedures and train managers on application
- Advise managers on application of the LRA, BCEA and EEA
- Manage end-to-end recruitment from briefing to onboarding
- Manage benefits, pension or provident fund and medical aid administration
- Coordinate performance management cycles and calibration sessions
- Run exit interviews and feed insights into retention strategies
- Manage relationships with unions and prepare for wage negotiations
Essential Criteria
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Human Resources or Industrial Psychology
- Member or affiliate of SABPP or IPM is an advantage
- 3-5 years’ generalist HR experience in a structured environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication in English
- Sound understanding of EE and B-BBEE compliance reporting
Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.