Pretoria: Human Resources Officer

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 1) Human Resources Management Manage full HR lifecycle: recruitment, onboarding, employee records, contracts, probation, performance management, development, and offboarding. Ensure HR policies and procedures are current, compliant, and consistently applied. Provide management with HR advice on employee relations, disciplinary processes, grievances, and labour law compliance. Drive HR reporting, analysis, and employee metrics (turnover, absenteeism, staff costs, etc.). Coordinate and manage training needs, skills development plans, and career planning initiatives. Support organisational culture initiatives, staff engagement, and internal communication. Manage all policies and procedures relating to employees Manage a KPI framework 2) Payroll Administration & Payroll Compliance (Core Accountability) Manage payroll processing end-to-end, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance. Maintain payroll records and ensure data integrity in payroll systems. Conduct all payroll calculations, including: PAYE, UIF, SDL calculations and submissions Leave accruals, overtime, bonuses and allowances Severance calculations, termination payouts Salary structuring and payroll cost analysis Ensure compliance with payroll-related legislation including BCEA, LRA, SARS requirements, UIF, COIDA and related statutory obligations. Manage monthly and annual payroll reconciliation and statutory reporting. Ensure IRP5/IT3(a) generation and annual payroll reporting. Respond to payroll queries from employees and management and resolve discrepancies. 3) B-BBEE Management Manage the full B-BBEE process, including preparation for verification and certification. Maintain and track B-BBEE scorecard elements, ensuring correct regulatory classification and levels are maintained. Ensure compliance with regulatory definitions, measured entity requirements, and transformation reporting obligations. Track and maintain documentation for: Ownership structure and related documentation Skills Development records and training evidence Supplier Development & Enterprise Development contributions Preferential Procurement reporting and supplier classification data Socio-Economic Development contributions Work closely with finance and procurement to ensure ongoing compliance and evidence collection throughout the year. Liaise with verification agencies and consultants, ensuring deadlines are met and documentation is audit-ready. 4) ICASA Licensing Compliance Manage compliance obligations linked to ICASA licensing and regulatory requirements. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of applicable ICASA conditions and ensure business adherence. Coordinate licensing renewals and compliance submissions within required timeframes. Maintain compliance registers and ensure supporting documentation is available and up to date. Liaise with internal stakeholders and external consultants/regulatory bodies as needed. Identify compliance risks and implement corrective action plans. 5) General Compliance & Governance Maintain HR and compliance audit readiness (documentation, processes, statutory records). Ensure the organisation complies with relevant legislation and statutory obligations. Maintain records related to employment equity, workplace skills plans, and SDF activities (where applicable). Compile reports and present compliance status updates to leadership. Promote ethical HR practices and ensure confidentiality across all HR and payroll processes.