HR & Admin Officer

Recruiter:

Joubert and Associates

Job Ref:

3498840663

Date posted:

Thursday, February 12, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Trade Ocean, situated in the Foreshore in Cape Town, is a multi-national customs clearing, freight forwarding and ships agency services. The Trade Ocean Group has branches in Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg, Gqeberha and Walvis Bay in Namibia.

The company is looking for an HR and Admin Officer to join the team in the Shared Services Department, and will report to the HR Manager. The job incumbent is required to play a critical role in supporting the effective delivery of human resources and administrative services across the Trade Ocean Group in South Africa and Namibia.

DUTIES:

Recruitment and Selection:

Administering the full administrative and operational HR recruitment process
Developing and placing advertisements, shortlisting applications, conducting screening interviews, performing background checks
Compiling employment contracts
Onboarding and induction, probation interviews

Payroll and Benefits:

Administering the full payroll input process and full benefits process

Learning and Development:

Sourcing, administration and arrangement of Learning and Development plans (relevant accredited institutions and reports)
Scheduling and arranging training sessions, record-keeping, ATR/WSP, etc.

Employee Relations and Compliance:

Ensuring HR-related compliance (EE, Skills development, H&S) throughout all servicing entities
Assisting with all general employee relations matters

Performance Management:

Compiling job descriptions
Collating performance appraisal outcomes

Staff Engagement:

Assisting with engagement projects
Conducting exit interviews

HR Compliance:

Support compliance with legislation; BBBEE, BCEA, LRA, SDL, EEA, OHSA, Codes of Good Practice and International Standards

Employee Wellness:

Promote organisational culture and values
Create and implement employee wellness programmes & support the EVP

Administrative Processes:

Taking responsibility for HR-related administration outputs and alignment with business policies and processes

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Industrial Psychology or similar (Honour’s degree / relevant postgraduate qualification will be advantageous)
At least 3-5 years of operational experience in a Human Resources role
Experience in Human Resource Information Systems will be advantageous
Computer literate (MS Office, intermediate to advanced Excel skills)
Experience operating / using payroll systems
Experience in a shared services business environment will be advantageous
Excellent organising, planning and time management skills
Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills
High energy, proactive and a sense of urgency
Ability to meet strict deadlines, prioritise and multitask
Flexible, adaptable and able to pivot quickly
Able to maintain confidentiality, high standards, good work ethic and integrity

The company offers market-related remuneration and pension benefits, based on the successful applicant’s experience and qualifications.

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