HR Assistant Site

Listing reference: ca_001991
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 23 October 2026
Position summary
Industry: Mining & Quarrying
Job category: Mining
Location: Brits
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
Introduction
Cementation Africa invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of HR Assistant Site to be placed in Tharisa Mine. The successful candidate will report to the HR Officer. The company will provide remuneration and benefits relevant and appropriate to the position. Preference will be given to Historically Disadvantaged South African (HDSA) candidates. Applications only open to South African Citizens / Permanent Residents.
Job description

The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not be limited to:

• Provide assistance to the site HR team by supporting the recruitment, engagement, termination, employee relations and labour control administration process for multiple sections
• Administrate and monitor unavailable labour and distribute reports as required  
• Follow up on crew make-up compliance and anomalies identified
• Identify type of absenteeism, compile absenteeism report and submit to supervisor
• Initiate and arrange absenteeism case handling with supervisor and take into consideration employee’s previous disciplinary record
• Distribute absenteeism hearing outcome to the T&A Clerks and HR Officer and update the employee’s file on site.
• Compile the Leave Plan in consultation with the section HODs to confirm who will be scheduled to go on leave, inform employees accordingly.
• Verify that leave planning for foreigners comply with the leave regulations of the employee’s home country, inform TEBA accordingly and manage work permits  
• Process engagements, transfers, promotions and terminations of employees 
• Verify employee licenses and schedule renewals timeously
• Update engagement and termination processes on HR information system
• Resolve or escalate employee HR queries timeously
• Perform self-audit against HR Standard Operating Procedure in preparation for the HR Officer’s audit
• Maintain administrative competence and data integrity of employee related documentation
• Maintain effective self-management in alignment with CA’s values and leadership initiatives
• Assist the HRO with conducting disciplinary hearings, arranging meetings and minute taking
• Assist HRO with all employee entry, exit and annual medical forms for submission to the Occupational Medical Practitioner 

Minimum requirements

Suitable candidates must possess the following minimum qualifications and skills:
• Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 equivalent
• Human Resources related Degree / National Diploma at NQF Level 6
• Proficient in MS Office (Word and Excel)
• Exposure to an online recruitment system e.g. PNET
• Exposure to SharePoint or similar document management system (advantageous)
• Good Planning, organizing and administration skills
• Good English communication skills [Written and verbal]
 
Suitable candidates must have the following work experience:
• At least 4 years of relevant HR experience, preferably within a mining contracting environment, with working knowledge of manning, labour control and recruitment
• Good understanding and knowledge of employee relations, human resources practices and legislation.
• Project start up and project closure experience.
 
All appointments will be done in line with our employment equity strategy.
 
Disclaimer
  1. The Recruiter may amend, delete or expire jobs at any time without notification.
  2. Cementation Africa reserves the right not to proceed with filling the position.
  3. An application will not in itself entitle the applicant to an interview.
  4. If you do not receive any feedback on your application within 4 weeks from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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