HR Administrator at Pepkor Speciality

Job Description    

• Tekkie Town is seeking to employ an HR Administrator on a fixed term basis until December 2026. The HR Administrator plays an important supportive and administrative HR role for the Store Operations teams. The successful applicant will need to be thorough with excellent attention to detail and must possess well-developed organisational skills. 
• The position will require the ability to work under pressure to meet specific deadlines and to smoothly and efficiently deal with numerous issues. 

Qualifications    

• Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate.
• A degree or qualification in Human Resources or related field is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience    

• Experience working in a retail environment is a plus. 
• Proven 1- 2 years experience as an HR Administrator or in a similar HR support or administrative role
• Strong understanding of HR practices and employment legislation. 
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. 
• Proficiency in Google Suite and HR software systems (e.g. Sage). 
• A positive, proactive attitude with a focus on providing exceptional support

Key Responsibilities    

• Administer the process for new employees i.e. contracts, appointment letters and process pre-employment checks.
• Administer the probation and in-training removal process as per company policy and procedures
• Accurately process all personnel changes i.e. designation changes, transfers, salary increases, promotions etc
• Conduct verbal and written confirmation of employment as required
• Process resignations, dismissals, abscondments, end of contracts accurately
• Approve / Decline leave applications as per company policy and procedures
• Ensure all leave is captured as required. 
• Assist managers with capturing leave 
• Conduct leave investigations / medical incapacity processes
• Provide documents to Stores for Department of Labour Inspections
• Complete addendums to work hours as required and according to company policies and procedures
• Ensure the HR Database accurately reflects the current staff conditions and details. This includes input of appointments, terminations, transfers, increases, leave etc
• Provide necessary paperwork and process / capture all accidents reported
• Assist with the disciplinary hearing process i.e., compile supporting documents etc
• Ensure that all payroll instructions are prepared and completed in time for the monthly payroll run and submitted to the Payroll Department i.e. contractual variations, appointments, salary increases, designation changes, terminations etc
• Ensure all HR projects are completed in a reasonable time frame
• Carry out general administration tasks, i.e. telephone answering, post, filing etc.

Deadline:8th December,2025