HR Officer Role in Mbombela with Full HR Function Ownership
Network Finance · Mbombela, Mpumalanga
Overview
Network Finance is looking for a hands on HR professional based in Nelspruit to take full ownership of the HR function. You will handle recruitment, industrial relations, payroll inputs, compliance and people development for a finance sector client. This is a permanent full time role suited to someone with 3 to 5 years of HR generalist experience who wants a broad, independent portfolio in Mbombela.
About the role
This is a great opportunity for an all round HR professional based in Nelspruit who is ready to run the full HR function for a finance sector client. You will be the go to person for everything people related, from hiring to exits, and you will help build a compliant, productive and positive workplace.
What you will be doing:
- Run the full recruitment cycle, including selection, onboarding, probation reviews and exit interviews
- Advise line managers on HR policies, procedures and performance management
- Manage industrial relations matters such as disciplinary hearings, grievances and CCMA cases
- Handle HR administration and payroll inputs, including employee movements, leave, terminations and promotions
- Monitor compliance and reporting on employment equity, occupational health and safety, and COIDA
- Support people development, succession planning, individual development plans and manager training
To apply, send your CV to omositi@networkrecruitment.co.za. For more finance opportunities, visit the Network Recruitment International website.
Requirements
- Grade 12 plus a post matric qualification in Human Resources Management or a related field
- 3 to 5 years of experience in an HR Generalist or HR Consulting role
- Working knowledge of South African labour legislation, including the BCEA, EEA and industrial relations processes
- Experience with HR administration and payroll related processes
- Sage experience will be advantageous
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Strong communication, reporting, planning and organisational skills
- A valid Code 08 driver's licence
Responsibilities
- Coordinate end to end recruitment, selection, onboarding, probation reviews and exit interviews
- Support workforce planning and retention initiatives
- Provide guidance to line managers on HR policies, procedures, performance management and employee related matters
- Manage industrial relations processes, including disciplinary hearings, grievances, employee records and CCMA related matters
- Oversee HR administration and payroll inputs, including employee movements, leave, terminations, promotions, transfers and other changes
- Monitor HR compliance, reporting and key performance indicators, including employment equity, occupational health and safety, and COIDA requirements
- Support people development initiatives, succession planning, individual development plans and the training of managers on HR processes
Job details
- Organisation
- Network Finance
- Location
- Mbombela, Mpumalanga
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid (3+ years)
- Education
- Diploma
- Category
- Human Resources
- Application Email
- omositi@networkrecruitment.co.za
- Application Method
- Apply via email
Success Guide
Hi there! This HR Officer role in Mbombela is a fantastic step if you have a few years of generalist HR experience and want to run the whole function yourself. The client is in the finance sector, so showing that you understand payroll inputs and compliance will really set you apart.
When you apply, make sure your CV clearly shows your hands on experience with recruitment, industrial relations and CCMA matters. Since the role mentions Sage, even basic familiarity is worth highlighting. Also remember to attach your Grade 12 certificate, HR qualification and driver's licence copy. You can email your application directly to the contact provided. Good luck!
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