HR Administrator

apartmentUniversity of Cape Town Lung Institute placeCape Town calendar_month 
Attributes & Behaviours
  • High degree of integrity and confidentiality
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to follow processes and procedures
  • Ability to work well under pressure
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written
  • Proactive self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Effective HR administration skills

Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

  • Assist with all HR and business-related duties
  • Administration relating to recruitment, payroll, labour relations, performance management and training
  • Manage online recruitment system - screen CVs, schedule on-site interviews and assessments, conduct security, credit and reference checks
  • Assist with logistics regarding interviews, as well as conducting interviews
  • Draft offer letters and employment contracts, as well as regret emails
  • Assist with onboarding and induction of new staff
  • Prepare and maintain electronic staff files for employees - ensuring all documents are received and kept up-to-date
  • Assist with payroll and benefits administration
  • Assist with reports for leave, recruitment and terminations
  • Assist with documentation for disciplinary issues
  • Attend Health and Safety and Employment Equity Meetings
  • Assist in implementing and managing culture building and staff building initiatives
  • Assist in providing change management support
  • Assist with social calendar and staff intranet
  • General administration and ad-hoc duties related to HR administration

Additional Information:

  • This position will be based in Mowbray, Cape Town
  • 12 months Fixed Term Contract
  • Full-Time position, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Closing Date: 31 January 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY STATEMENT

The University of Cape Town Lung Institute is committed to equity in our employment practices and reserves the right not to appoint.

The selection process will be guided by the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the University of Cape Town Lung Institute (Pty) Ltd.

POPIA STATEMENT

Please note that when applying for any position, reference checks will be completed, and personal information defined in the protection of personal information Act 4 of 2013 will be processed. In applying for this position, applicants will be deemed to have consented to such processing as defined in the policy statement.

  • Please Note: This Position is not on UCT Conditions of Service.
electric_boltImmediate start

HR Administrator

apartmentOptential Consulting (Pty) LtdplaceCape Town
ABOUT THE ROLE This is a full-time HR Administrator role, reporting to the HR Manager and working closely with leaders and teams across the organisation. This role suits someone who takes real ownership of their work. You notice what needs doing...
check_circleNew offer

HR Administrator

apartmentPersona StaffplaceCape Town
submissions  •  Assist with employment equity compliance and reporting  •  Maintain and update HR policies, procedures, and compliance documentation  •  Provide HR reporting and administrative support to management Requirements:  •  Proven experience in an HR...
business_centerHigh salary

HR and Finance Assistant

apartmentCommunicate RecruitmentplaceCape Town
Manage employee records HR-related queries and policy support Responsible for recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding processes Employee benefits and manage leave tracking HR Compliance Maintain financial records Support budget tracking, expense...