HR Assistant at Cultura Fresh in Klapmuts, Western Cape

Cultura Fresh is a growing hydroponic vegetable farm in Klapmuts, supplying fresh, quality produce to the market. We are looking for an organised, reliable HR Assistant to join our HR team.

About the Role

As our HR Assistant, you will support the HR Officer with the day-to-day running of HR across our farm sites. You will be a first point of contact for employees, keep our HR records accurate and up to date, and help make sure our HR processes run smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare employment contracts, offer letters and other HR documents for approval
• Support recruitment: post adverts, screen CVs, schedule interviews and do reference checks
• Run the onboarding checklist for new employees and prepare induction paperwork
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date personnel files (hard copy and electronic)
• Keep the leave books up to date by completing leave records with staff and collecting leave forms
• Track contract expiry dates, probation reviews and certificate expiry dates, and remind the relevant people in good time
• Prepare notices, letters and hearing documents, and keep disciplinary and grievance records in order
• Coordinate training arrangements, attendance registers and training records
• Keep Employment Equity and Health & Safety records up to date, and take minutes at committee meetings
• Update HR notice boards and share staff announcements
• Gather documents and prepare drafts for statutory administration (such as COIDA) for review and submission by the HR & Payroll Officer
• Compile HR data for reporting
• Handle all employee information confidentially

Requirements

• National Diploma or Certificate in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or a related field (or currently studying towards one)
• 1 to 2 years’ experience in an HR or administrative role
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word
• Basic knowledge of South African labour legislation (BCEA, LRA, EEA)
• Excellent attention to detail and good record-keeping
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Able to handle confidential information with discretion
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Own transport or the ability to reach Klapmuts on time

Advantageous

• Experience in agriculture, farming or a similar environment
• Afrikaans and English
• Valid driver’s licence

What We Offer

• A stable job with a growing company
• Opportunity to learn and grow in HR
• A friendly, supportive team
• Hands-on exposure to HR administration, recruitment and employee relations

How to Apply

Apply directly through Indeed

Cultura Fresh is an equal opportunity employer. Preference may be given to candidates from designated groups in line with our Employment Equity Plan.

Pay: R7 500,00 - R10 000,00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Klapmuts, Western Cape: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• High School (matric) (Required)

Experience:

• Human resources: 1 year (Preferred)

Location:

• Klapmuts, Western Cape (Preferred)

Work Location: In person