HR Assistant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in South Africa.

📋 Description

• Capture, update, and sustain candidate and recruitment data.

• Execute repetitive administrative and data-entry tasks with precision.

• Provide assistance with candidate screening and recruitment administration.

• Make and receive phone calls as necessary.

• Follow up with candidates and other pertinent parties.

• Refresh recruitment systems, spreadsheets, and internal documentation.

• Organize information and ensure that tasks are completed without oversight.

• Support the Head of Recruitment with daily tasks and priorities.

• Adhere to established processes while recognizing when issues need attention.

• Take responsibility for assigned duties and see them through to completion.

• Manage candidate and company information with professionalism and confidentiality.

• Assume additional HR and recruitment responsibilities as skills and experience develop.

• Collaborate closely with the Head of Recruitment to gain practical experience in recruitment operations, candidate management, HR administration, and internal processes.

⛳️ Requirements

• Entry-level position; extensive experience in HR or recruitment is not necessary.

• Highly reliable, professional, and trustworthy.

• Committed and enthusiastic about growing within the company.

• Exceptionally organized and detail-oriented.

• Comfortable with data entry and routine administrative tasks.

• Capable of maintaining accuracy during monotonous tasks.

• Comfortable conversing with individuals over the phone.

• Able to communicate professionally in both written and verbal forms.

• Open to receiving feedback and taking responsibility for errors.

• Proactive in following up without the need for reminders.

• Capable of working independently without constant oversight.

• Willing to learn new systems and processes.

• Prepared to ask questions when uncertain.

• Must have a reliable fiber internet connection of at least 50 Mbps.

• Should have reliable measures in place for loadshedding/power outages to maintain workflow during interruptions.

• Must possess a suitable computer and a professional remote working setup.

• A reliable phone and the ability to make calls when necessary.

• Previous experience in administration, recruitment, customer service, data entry, or a professional office setting is a plus.

• Availability is required consistently from Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00 SAST.

🏝️ Benefits

• Ample opportunities for learning and professional growth.

• Potential to expand the role as skills and responsibilities increase.

• Hands-on experience with recruitment operations, candidate management, HR administration, and internal processes.