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Senior HR Officer Jobs in Eastern Cape, South Africa at Hashtag Nonprofit NPC

Title: Senior HR Officer

Company: Hashtag Nonprofit NPC

Location: Eastern Cape, South Africa

  • Axium Education

Senior HR Officer at Axium Education

  • Deadline:

22 May 2026

  • Region:

Zithulele, Eastern Cape

  • Salary:

R19 000 – 28 000

  • Type of employment:

Full time

Job Description

  • The Senior HR Officer will support the HR Manager with provision of HR Services to Axium.
  • Plays a critical role in supporting the organisation's Human Resources function.
  • Implementing HR strategies, policies, and processes while ensuring compliance with labor laws and fostering a positive work environment within Axium.
  • This is the multi-jurisdictional role covering other locations and sites in the Eastern Cape .
  • The role will report to the HR Manager based in Zithulele Eastern Cape .

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Coordinating recruitment and onboarding, managing employee movements.
  • Facilitating performance management, Maintaining fair labor relations, and contributing in maintaining a positive work environment.
  • This role also involves assisting in compliance with Employment Equity and Occupational Health and Safety and other legislation.
  • Support HR team in implementing Social Employment fund program as part of Axium growth plan.
  • Assist HR Manager in implementing Axium training and development plan in collaboration with the Central Ed Unit.
  • Assisting in managing the organization’s wellness program, and managing Axium leave processes, by maintaining accurate records. Supporting and implementing strategic planning for the entire organisation.
  • Collaborating with the HR Manager and other stakeholders.
  • The Senior HR Officer will contribute to a well-structured and productive workplace within the organisation.

Qualifications And Requirements

  • Experience working for NPO is essential.
  • Must have knowledge of project management and be able to initiate and implement HR Projects.
  • Exposure to specialist functions: recruitment, training and development, employee relations, remuneration, employee wellness, is required.
  • Fluent in both English and isiXhosa is a requirement.
  • Drivers License is essential.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with all levels of staff.
  • Highly organized, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure. Qualifications and experience
  • Tertiary qualification Degree in Human Resource Management/ Industrial Psychology or related qualification.
  • 2 – 3 years experience as a Human Resource Officer/ Human Resource Practitioner is required.
  • Experience in recruitment is essential
  • Experience in training and development would be advantageous.
  • Strong understanding of HR best practices, employee relations, and conflict resolution strategies is a must.
  • Knowledge of South African Labour Law, including the Labour Relations Act, BCEA, and other legislations.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Experience in payroll is required .

Technical Competencies

  • Computer Literacy is a requirement (Google Suite, Excel, MS Suite PowerPoint, Microsoft office suite)
  • Knowledge of sourcing techniques on social media and niche professional websites such LinkedIn, Facebook, Indeed etc is required.
  • Proficiency in Human Resource Information Systems

Persons with disabilities are also invited to apply. Preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from the designated groups in line with the provisions of the Employment Equity Act, No 55 of 1998 (and any amendments thereto), the relevant internal recruitment policy as well as the organization’s employment equity plan.

How to apply

Please send your application to [email protected] for Attention HR Officer Noluntu.

For your application to be considered, please ensure that it includes the following:

  • CV with contactable references
  • ID Copy
  • Copy of qualifications
  • Motivational letter

NB! Applications that do not include a job title will not be considered.

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  • Date posted:

08 May 2026

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