HR Administrator

Wynberg, Sandton, South Africa Posted on 27/02/2026

A furniture manufacturing company requires an HR Administrator to support both the HR and Operations, ensuring that accurate employee records, labour compliance, factory floor admin support, attendance management, and timely HR processes are maintained. This position requires strong organisational skills, professionalism, and the ability to work effectively with both office and factory staff. Permanent, in office, Monday to Thursday 7am to 4pm and Fridays 7am to 1pm. R - R per month negotiable.

• Assist with recruitment of factory and operational staff, including job posting, screening, reference checks, and interview scheduling.
• Support onboarding, induction, and issuing of PPE for new employees.
• Maintain updated HR records including employee files, medical certificates, licenses, training records, and compliance documents.
• Track attendance, absenteeism, overtime, and shift schedules and prepare reports for payroll.
• Assist with disciplinary documentation, hearings, and incident reporting.
• Coordinate training such as SHEQ, forklift renewals, machine operator refreshers, and compliance programmes.
• Support HR audits by preparing required documentation.

• Provide daily admin support to the factory including printing job cards, maintaining notice boards, and updating staff lists.
• Assist with incident and accident reporting, documentation, and safety investigations.
• Manage PPE stock levels and issuance.
• Prepare attendance registers, sign off sheets, and compliance documentation for audits and inspections.

• Front office duties including calls, reception, deliveries, and supplier coordination.
• Maintain office supplies, filing systems, and general administrative workflows.
• Assist with meeting coordination, agendas, and minutes.
• Support staff engagement activities and communication.

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• HR certificate/diploma/degree (advantage)
• 1-2 years' HR or admin experience (manufacturing preferred)
• Experience with time & attendance systems (advantage)
• Strong HR and administrative skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure in a production environment
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to handle confidential information
• Understanding of labour legislation (BCEA, LRA)
• Proficiency in MS Office and HR systems (advantage)

• Reliable and responsible
• Approachable and people oriented
• Professional with strong ethical standards
• Willingness to learn and grow in HR

Strong organisational and problem solving ability