Work-Force
This is a current vacancy. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Training Coordinator in Somerset West, and we encourage applicants from across Western Cape to consider this opportunity.
Overview
The organisation is investing in its Somerset West operation, and this Training Coordinator position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the hr jobs function and contribute to the wider Western Cape business.
Beyond that, 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 Training Coordinator 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 Somerset West.
Practically speaking, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Somerset West also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across Western Cape, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.
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.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Somerset West.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Western Cape.
Growing With Us
Equally, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the hr jobs team in Somerset West have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Somerset West have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Western Cape.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Somerset West team member.
Your Team
Practically speaking, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Somerset West office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Western Cape 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.
Practically speaking, the team mix in Somerset West reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
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.
Working in Somerset West
Somerset West continues to grow as an employment hub in Western Cape, with near the Cape Town International Airport hub. 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.
Many candidates already living within reach of Somerset West cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Western Cape economy.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Somerset West, Western Cape.
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 Somerset West.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage benefits, pension or provident fund and medical aid administration
- Manage end-to-end recruitment from briefing to onboarding
- Support managers with disciplinary, grievance and incapacity processes
- Manage relationships with unions and prepare for wage negotiations
- Support organisational design, job evaluation and grading processes
- Roll out HR policies and procedures and train managers on application
- Maintain accurate employee records on the HRIS
- Compile workforce reports for EE, B-BBEE and skills development submissions
Who We’re Looking For
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Experience supporting CCMA, disciplinary and grievance processes
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Human Resources or Industrial Psychology
- Commitment to fairness, transformation and ethical conduct
- Sound knowledge of the LRA, BCEA, EEA and Skills Development Act
- 3-5 years’ generalist HR experience in a structured environment
- Comfortable in a unionised environment where applicable
Equally, if most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.