Junior HR Practitioner at Phakisa Group

• The purpose of the Junior HR Practitioner is to support the overall day to day operations of the Human Resources department on behalf of the client and direct and co-ordinate all Human resource activities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Recruitment and Talent Support

• Support end-to-end recruitment administration, including scheduling interviews and following up with candidates.
• Support candidate screening and shortlisting.
• Assist in preparing employment contracts, job descriptions, and induction material.
• Compile basic staff turnover statistics for review.

Industrial Relations & Compliance Support

• Provide support on IR matters, including filing and documentation.
• Prepare documentation for internal disciplinary processes.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of IR matters and appeals.
• Support the consistent administration of sanctions and performance management records.

Payroll & Operations Support

• Monitor day-to-day administration of biometric clocking systems and shift rosters.
• Support salary query logging, documentation, and follow-up.
• Manage termination’s, including scheduling exit interviews and filing reports.

Policy & Administration Support

• Assist in maintaining HR policy and procedure documentation.
• Maintain and update HR information systems and employee records.
• Compile monthly/quarterly HR reports.
• Provide support on Employment Equity and Skills Development reporting.

Learning & Development Support

• Coordinate induction training sessions.
• Support performance management processes.
• Maintain accurate training records.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• Matric
• Relevant tertiary or equivalent HR qualification.
• 2 – 3 years' HR experience.
• Good computer literacy, particularly MS Excel and Outlook.
• Understanding of South African labour legislation.
• Awareness of Employment Equity and Skills Development legislation.
• Good communication skills and ability to liaise professionally at all levels.
• Well organised, able to follow instructions and manage own workload under supervision.
• Self-motivated, eager to learn, and able to work as part of a team.
• Good attention to detail.