Junior Talent Acquisition Officer at Werkie

About the Role: 

• Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Junior Talent Acquisition Officer to support the Human Resources department across multiple HR functions. This role is central to recruitment, personnel administration, induction, and compliance, within a fast-paced and high-volume environment.
• The position is well-suited to a candidate looking to grow their HR career in a structured organisation where accuracy, confidentiality, and efficiency are critical.

Key Responsibilities

Personnel Administration & Filing

• Collect, verify, and manage all employee documentation.
• Create and maintain electronic personnel files in line with statutory requirements.
• Ensure all documents are complete, signed, and securely stored.
• Conduct regular personnel file audits and maintain strict confidentiality.

Recruitment, Selection & Appointment

• Assist with the full recruitment lifecycle.
• Advertise vacancies internally and externally.
• Screen CVs, conduct interviews, shortlist candidates, and arrange panel interviews.
• Coordinate pre-employment checks including PSIRA, criminal, and qualification verification.
• Liaise with recruitment agencies and provide timely feedback.
• Create digital vacancy advertisements and update the company website.

Induction & Onboarding

• Coordinate and conduct employee inductions.
• Ensure workstations are prepared prior to start dates.
• Maintain and update induction materials and presentations.
• Communicate expectations clearly with new employees.

Tender & HR Support

• Prepare employee CVs and documentation for tender submissions.
• Update organisational organograms.
• Support HR initiatives, retention strategies, and departmental objectives.
• Provide reception cover when required.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 (National Senior Certificate).
• Diploma or Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, or a related field.
• 6 months to 1 year of proven HR or recruitment experience.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Unique Challenges

• High-volume recruitment environment.
• Strict compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Fast-paced, deadline-driven workload.