South Africa: HR Officer posted by Van der Vyver Transport

We are looking for an experienced HR Officer to support our HR function across administration, industrial relations, compliance, and payroll support. This role works closely with the HR Manager and is suited to a strong HR administrator who values accuracy, structure, and professional HR practices, and who is interested in developing broader HR capability over time.

Who We Are

We specialise in the long-distance transportation of refrigerated goods and operate in a fast-paced, operational environment where reliability, compliance, and people management are critical. Our people and culture are central to our success, and we are committed to maintaining fair, consistent, and legally compliant HR practices across the business.

Who You Are

You are an organised, detail-oriented HR professional with a solid foundation in HR administration and labour legislation. You work comfortably with confidential information, communicate professionally with employees and management, and take ownership of accuracy and follow-through. You are practical, calm under pressure and comfortable working within established processes while learning through exposure and experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Full ownership of recruitment processes, including advertising vacancies, screening applications, coordinating interviews, and preparing appointment documentation.
• Manage and coordinate onboarding processes for new employees, including onboarding packs and gifts.
• Take ownership of learning and development administration, including preparation and submission of the Workplace Skills Plan (WSP) and Annual Training Report (ATR).
• Assist with disciplinary processes, grievances, and industrial relations documentation.
• Prepare and maintain HR documentation such as contracts, letters, job descriptions and policy-related records.
• Support compliance with South African labour legislation (BCEA, LRA, EEA, BBBEE, COIDA).
• Act as a point of contact for employee HR-related queries and escalate matters where appropriate.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years experience in an HR administration role
• Relevant HR qualification or equivalent practical experience
• Sound understanding of South African labour legislation
• Strong computer and HR Systems literacy, Sage 300 or Sage People advantageous
• Strong administrative skills and attention to detail
• Professional communication and ability to handle confidential information

What We Offer

• Exposure to a broad HR function within an operational environment
• Opportunity to develop professionally through close collaboration with the HR Manager
• Market-related remuneration
• Stable, team-oriented working environment

If you are an organised and experienced HR professional who takes ownership and values structure and compliance, we would like to hear from you!