Human Resources Administrator

Job Advert Summary

Kickstart your career with meaningful, paid work experience through the YES Programme. Join a supportive environment where you’ll build practical skills, gain real-world exposure, and grow your confidence while contributing to a purpose-driven team.

Pragma invites young, unemployed South Africans to apply for available Youth Employment Service (YES) Programme opportunities. This initiative forms part of a public-private partnership aimed at addressing youth unemployment in South Africa. Through the YES Programme, successful candidates will gain 12 months of practical workplace experience, develop valuable skills, and improve their future employability within a leading industrial and asset management organisation.

The HR Administrator will provide administrative and coordination support to the HR team, with a primary focus on recruitment operations. The role is responsible for ensuring smooth execution of hiring processes and supporting day-to-day HR administrative activities across the employee lifecycle.

Minimum Requirements

• A tertiary qualification (Diploma or Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Business Administration etc) in a related field
• A minimum of 1 years experience in an HR or recruitment administration role
• Internship or graduate programme experience in HR will be advantageous but not required.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Recruitment Administration & Coordination
  • Schedule interviews between candidates and hiring managers
  • Communicate with candidates regarding interview logistics and outcomes
  • Maintain and update candidate records on the applicant tracking system (ATS)
  • Ad hoc support for onboarding processes for new hires, including document gathering and induction coordination
• HR Administration
  • Maintain and update employee records and HR databases
  • Assist with onboarding and offboarding administration processes
  • Prepare HR-related documentation (e.g. letters, confirmation of employment)
  • Assist with employee benefits administration
• General HR Support
  • Respond to employee queries on HR policies and procedures
  • Support the implementation of HR initiatives and projects
  • Ensure HR documentation and filing systems are well-organised and up to date
  • Assist with reporting and HR metrics tracking (e.g. recruitment stats, headcount)
  • Maintain confidentiality of employee information at all time