Human Resources Officer

2 weeks ago


Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa GIZ. Full time
Are you ready for an exciting opportunity to join the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH?_

Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding career in international development?


If so, then GIZ may be the perfect place for you We are a state-owned organization that works worldwide in the field of sustainable development.

We are currently looking for an HR Specialist to join our team in Hatfield, Pretoria.


Are you a resourceful problem-solver with a passion for HR? This HR Officer (Specialist) role offers a dynamic opportunity to make a real impact.

You'll be the go-to person for all HR inquiries, proactively identifying challenges and developing solutions that drive positive change.

You'll also play a key role in knowledge management, ensuring best practices and expertise are effectively shared throughout the organization.

This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys fostering a culture of continuous improvement.


Additional Information
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Location: This position is based at the GIZ South Africa/Lesotho/eSwatini Country Office in Pretoria, Hatfield.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Academic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree (BA) in Human Resource Management, Commerce, Finance, Accounting, or a closely related field.

We are looking for a highly skilled HR professional to join our team

  • Key Qualifications:_
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Extensive HR Experience: 5+ years of experience as an HR Generalist or a similar position.
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Talent Acquisition (70%) - the HR Officer (Specialist) takes the lead on all aspects of the recruitment and hiring process, ensuring it adheres to established GIZ standards. This core function comprises approximately 70% of the role.
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Payroll Expertise: Proven experience and in-depth knowledge of Payroll Systems, specifically Sage 300 People. This includes hands-on experience working with the system for over 5 years. This core function comprises approximately 30% of the role.
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Payroll Processing Pro: Demonstrated ability to perform accurate and efficient payroll calculations and processing.
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Preferred: Prior administrative or management experience within GIZ.

You will be a great fit if you have the following:


  • Fluency in English: Excellent written and spoken communication skills are required.
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German Language Proficiency (Advantageous): The ability to understand and speak German is a valuable asset.
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Discretion and Confidentiality: A strong commitment to maintaining confidentiality, especially when handling sensitive information.
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Client Focus and Advisory Skills: Exceptional customer service skills and the ability to provide insightful guidance.
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Teamwork and Communication: A collaborative team player with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
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Intercultural Competence: Experience working in diverse environments and a commitment to GIZ's values of diversity and inclusion.
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Regulatory Awareness: Basic understanding of relevant national labor laws and regulations.
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HR Fundamentals: Fundamental knowledge of HR management principles.
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Strict Confidentiality: Commitment to the secure handling of all HR-related matters.
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Continuous Learning: A willingness to develop new skills as needed to meet job requirements, in collaboration with management.

What will you be doing?****_

Conditions of Employment and HR Support:_**-
Contract Management: Drafting employment contracts based on national labor law, GIZ regulations, and specific employment types (limited/unlimited, internship, etc.) in consultation with the HR Unit Head.

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Onboarding and Administration: Ensuring all administrative processes for new hires are completed, including SAP HR system updates, pension fund and medical aid registration (with HR Unit Head), and salary payment voucher preparation.
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Payroll and Benefits Administration: Processing payroll payments, ad-hoc staff wellbeing payments, unemployment insurance, and tax payments; maintaining accurate leave records in the Sage 300 People system; managing terminations and updates to pension/medical aid information.
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Data Security and Compliance: Advising on and ensuring adherence to GIZ data confidentiality regulations. Analyzing and revising HR processes and documentation to meet data security and legal requirements. Maintaining strict confidentiality during and after employment.

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HR Instruments and Procedures:
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HR Policy Implementation: Executing HR policies for national personnel.
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HR Information Management: Developing, updating, and maintaining a wide range of HR information materials (new staff onboarding documents, employee handbooks, etc.).
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Performance Management: Supporting the development and implementation of HR procedures and instruments; organizing staff performance evaluations (scheduling, forms, documentation); p

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