HR Practitioner

Recruiter:

Smith Garb & Associates

Job Ref:

JHB008146/JA

Date posted:

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Location:

Centurion, South Africa

Salary:

340 000 Annually

SUMMARY:

Human Resources Practitioner – Centurion

Industry: Engineering
Location: Centurion

The Opportunity

An established organisation within the engineering sector is looking for a capable and hands-on Human Resources Practitioner to join its HR team.
This is a broad HR generalist role supporting the full employee lifecycle, while contributing to HR compliance, employee development and continuous improvement initiatives.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities

Provide end-to-end HR support across recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management and employee wellness.
Ensure compliance with applicable labour legislation, company policies and regulatory requirements.
Prepare and coordinate statutory and HR compliance reports.
Support payroll administration and maintain accurate employee records.
Conduct salary surveys and remuneration benchmarking.
Compile HR reports and management information for decision-making.
Maintain confidential and accurate HR data.
Contribute to HR process improvements and broader business initiatives.

Minimum Requirements

Relevant tertiary qualification in Human Resources Management, Industrial Psychology or Business Administration.
2–3 years' relevant HR generalist experience.
Proven experience delivering HR services and initiatives within a business environment.
Experience with payroll processes and administration.
Experience conducting salary surveys and remuneration benchmarking.
Strong knowledge of South African labour legislation and HR compliance, including BCEA, LRA, EEA, SDA and MEIBC Main Agreement.
Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.
Excellent planning, organisational and administrative skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage at all levels.
High levels of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality.
Strong problem-solving and analytical ability, with the capacity to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Experience within a regulated manufacturing, aviation, engineering or similarly controlled environment will be advantageous.

The Person

We are looking for an organised, professional and resilient HR practitioner who is comfortable operating in a demanding environment, takes ownership of their responsibilities and can build effective relationships across all levels of an organisation.
Please note: Candidates must meet the minimum qualification and experience requirements to be considered.

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