Waterkloof House
Preparatory School
“Work Hard, Play Straight”
Suitable candidates are invited to apply for the following position:
Human Resource Assistant
Commencement Date: 01 January 2025
WHPS is a Traditional / Christian-based school specialising in the education of boys from Grade 0 to 7, and Pre-Prep boys and girls.
We are currently seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and well-organised person with relevant experience and a strong work ethic to provide support as an HR assistant.
Post Requirements:
- Provision of assistance and support to the HR manager.
- A dynamic, responsible individual with strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail.
- Strong administrative, organisational and time management skills.
- 3 – 5 years’ experience in a Human Resource role with knowledge of HR and recruitment practices.
- Basic understanding of applicable labour legislation in South Africa.
- Excellent command of English with good written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience in processing payroll and knowledge of the SAGE VIP Classic payroll system.
- Experience in compiling and processing employee documentation and records.
- Experience in tracking employee attendance, leave procedures and documentation.
- Experience working on Microsoft Office with a strong command of Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work independently within a team environment.
- Ability to embrace working at a school which includes school related events and relationships.
- Professionalism in handling and processing confidential information.
- A Human Resource qualification/certification will be beneficial.
- Knowledge and experience working in an educational environment would be a recommendation.
- Start 1 January 2025.
Applications close on Monday, 15 November 2024.
Each application should be emailed to workhardplaystraight@whps.co.za and be accompanied by:
https://www.whpsschool.com/wp-content/uploads/WHPS_HR-Assistant_2025.pdf
- Covering letter,
- Full Curriculum Vitae,
- WHPS Application Form (applications submitted without this form will not be considered),
- Written Testimonials and the names and telephone numbers of at least three referees.
WHPS thanks all applicants for their interest. Only short-listed candidates will receive a reply regarding an interview. WHPS reserves the right not to fill this position. Should you not have received any reply to your application within a fortnight from the stipulated date, you may consider your application to have been unsuccessful.
Waterkloof House Preparatory School, in line with POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) will attempt to ensure the confidentiality of all applicants for this role. All reasonable measures will be in place to protect personal information but will be used in the recruitment, selection, and reporting process. By submitting your application for this position, you are recognising and accepting this disclaimer.
Applications close on 15 November 2024.