HR Officer

Job Description

• Stefanutti Stocks Inland is seeking an experienced and highly organised HR Officer to join the project team on a large-scale Multi-Disciplinary Construction Project in Gauteng.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Coordinate recruitment activities for project-based vacancies.
• Assist management with sourcing, screening and shortlisting suitable candidates.
• Coordinate interviews, reference checks and pre-employment requirements.
• Prepare employment documentation and ensure all required supporting documents are obtained.
• Coordinate employee onboarding and HR induction processes.
• Ensure new employees are correctly captured, and documentation is submitted within required timelines.
• Maintain accurate recruitment and onboarding trackers.

HR Administration

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee files and HR records.
• Process employee movements, transfers, promotions and other changes to conditions of employment.
• Prepare HR letters, confirmations, notices and other employee documentation.
• Maintain employee databases, trackers and project manpower information.
• Monitor fixed-term contract dates and other employee-related deadlines.
• Ensure HR documentation is properly filed and readily available for audits.
• Maintain confidentiality and appropriate control of employee information.

Employee Relations

• Provide frontline HR support and guidance to employees and line management.
• Assist with disciplinary and grievance processes.
• Coordinate disciplinary enquiries and related documentation.
• Assist management in addressing absenteeism, misconduct, poor performance and other employee-related matters.
• Maintain accurate employee relations records and case trackers.
• Escalate complex employee relations matters to senior HR management where required.
• Promote fair, consistent and professional application of company policies and procedures.

Time, Attendance & Payroll Support

• Monitor employee time and attendance information.
• Assist with the verification of timesheets, overtime, absenteeism and leave information.
• Prepare and submit accurate payroll input within prescribed deadlines.
• Liaise with employees, supervisors and payroll regarding queries and discrepancies.
• Maintain records relating to leave, absence and attendance.
• Assist with monthly payroll reconciliation and employee queries where required.

Training & Compliance

• Assist with the coordination and administration of employee training.
• Maintain employee training records, certificates and competency documentation.
• Monitor expiry dates of relevant employee certifications and documentation.
• Support project compliance audits by providing the required HR documentation and records.
• Assist with Employment Equity, Skills Development and other HR compliance requirements where applicable.

Project & Workforce Support

• Provide day-to-day HR support to project management and employees.
• Assist with workforce planning and manpower reporting.
• Compile weekly and monthly HR reports and statistics.
• Monitor employee movements, new starters and terminations.
• Participate in relevant project and HR meetings.
• Assist with demobilisation and project close-out processes when required.
• Promote positive employee engagement and professional relationships across the project.
• Support the implementation of company HR policies, procedures and project-specific requirements.
• Maintaining a professional and confidential approach when handling project information and documentation.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Relevant HR / Human Resources Management qualification

Experience

• Minimum 3 to 5 years' generalist HR experience, preferably within the construction, engineering, infrastructure or project environment.
• Experience on SAGE 300 People will be advantageous
• Previous site-based HR experience will be highly advantageous.
• Sound knowledge and practical understanding of South African labour legislation and HR practices.
• Experience in employee relations and disciplinary processes.
• Experience with recruitment, onboarding and employee administration.
• Experience with time and attendance and payroll input administration.
• Strong HR administration, recordkeeping and document control skills.
• Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven, high-pressure construction environment.

Deadline:28th October,2026