HR and Housing Administrator

SUMMARY:
A private game reserve in the southern Kalahari is seeking an organised and people-focused HR AND HOUSING ADMINISTRATOR to join their team

POSITION INFO:
This is a hands-on HR role suited to someone who is equally comfortable maintaining personnel records and databases as they are walking the reserve's staff villages on inspection. You'll need to be a details person who can juggle admin, industrial relations support, and staff housing coordination in a remote, close-knit environment.

Core Criteria:

• Grade 12 required; a Diploma or Certificate in Human Resources is advantageous
• Valid driver's licence essential
• Sound knowledge of HR and IR principles, processes and procedures
• Working understanding of company policy, labour agreements and the Basic Conditions of Employment Act
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and administrative ability
• Strong planning, organisational and time management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Results-driven, persistent and emotionally intelligent
• Able to manage a high-volume workload under pressure
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team

• Maintain personnel records and related HR databases, including employment equity, skills development and staff housing allocation
• Coordinate with heads of department on employment contracts
• Implement and communicate HR policies and procedures as updated by management
• Sit in as an observer at disciplinary hearings to ensure compliance with the LRA and company procedure
• Assist with disciplinary processes and staff grievances
• Advise management on policy and procedure where needed
• Coordinate training schedules and manage all related administration, including attendance registers and skills matrices
• Arrange training provider accommodation when required
• Assist with gathering information for the Workplace Skills Plan and Annual Training Report
• Coordinate Employment Equity administration and assist with EE Report submission
• Keep committee files up to date
• Coordinate staff housing, including quarterly village inspections and move-in/move-out inspections
• Manage the time and attendance system, including enrolling and terminating employees and sending weekly reports to line managers
• Coordinate recreational activities on the reserve and arrange transport when needed
• Support other departments as required and assist with vehicle refuelling per roster
• Serve on committees as required by the company or by law

• Six-month fixed-term, live-in contract
• Single accommodation provided for the duration of the contract
• Meals not provided
• R12- 15kpm 
• Staff flights between Johannesburg and Cape Town
• Remote reserve environment, shift work including weekends and public holidays