Human Resources Officer at Jones & Wagener

Job Summary 

Jones & Wagener is seeking to employ a Human Resources Officer to join the HR Unit, based in our Rivonia office. The HR officer would assist the HR Practitioners with their day-to-day activities.

 The requirements associated with the position are as follows:

• Human Resources or related qualification
• Candidate should be proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook and MS PowerPoint
• Proficiency in SAGE – HR and Payroll system
• Proven experience in recruitment and HR administration role
• 2 to 4 years relevant experience
• Basic knowledge of BCEA
• Familiarity with recruitment tools and technologies would be an advantage
• Driver’s licence

Preference to candidates with the following skills and attributes:

• Proven relevant experience
• Strong technical skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proactive
• Dynamic, self-motivated takes responsibility and ownership of tasks
• Must be a team player
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
• Professional demeanour and ability to maintain confidentiality.

The main duties associated with the position include the following:

• General HR administrative tasks, such as typing of documents and contracts and record-keeping
• Maintaining employee records and filing electronically
• Recruitment administration such as posting of adverts, shortlisting, responding to applicants, liaise with agencies
• Verifying criminal and qualification checks
• Updating internal databases with new hire information
• Liaising with other departments and Heads of Departments (HOD)
• Assisting with induction and onboarding
• Assist with reports, e.g. leave balances and leave recons monthly
• Set-up of interviews both internally and externally
• Assist with minute taking on employee relations matters and meetings
• Drawing up offer letters
• Managing the leave administration
• Assistance with the event’s planning