Work-Force
Applications are warmly invited for a Talent Acquisition Specialist role based in Mdantsane. We welcome candidates from every background across Eastern Cape who are ready to grow with us.
Overview
The organisation is investing in its Mdantsane operation, and this Talent Acquisition Specialist position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the hr jobs function and contribute to the wider Eastern Cape business.
On top of that, the role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Mdantsane operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.
Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Talent Acquisition Specialist 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.
Working in Mdantsane
Beyond that, the role is based in Mdantsane, near the Mthatha regional service centre. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Mdantsane and the broader Eastern Cape 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 Mdantsane.
Many candidates already living within reach of Mdantsane cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Eastern Cape economy.
Why This Role
You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Mdantsane 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 Mdantsane teams.
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 Mdantsane keep progressing.
Key Outputs
- Manage relationships with unions and prepare for wage negotiations
- Drive engagement, wellness and culture initiatives across sites
- Advise managers on application of the LRA, BCEA and EEA
- Process monthly payroll inputs and resolve employee queries
- Manage benefits, pension or provident fund and medical aid administration
- Coordinate performance management cycles and calibration sessions
- Roll out HR policies and procedures and train managers on application
- Manage end-to-end recruitment from briefing to onboarding
What You’ll Need
- 3-5 years’ generalist HR experience in a structured environment
- Commitment to fairness, transformation and ethical conduct
- Experience supporting CCMA, disciplinary and grievance processes
- Comfortable in a unionised environment where applicable
- Project management skills for HR initiatives and rollouts
If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.