The Two Oceans Aquarium team is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented HR Administrator to support the HR Manager in the efficient day-to-day operations of the HR function, delivering HR services across both the Aquarium and its Foundation. This role is critical in ensuring smooth HR processes, accurate record-keeping, and compliance with statutory requirements, while fostering positive relationships across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to the HR Manager across all HR functions
- Maintain and update employee records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality at all times
- Support statutory compliance processes, including Employment Equity, Skills Development, Health & Safety and Workman’s Compensation
- Manage leave administration, including tracking, reporting, and employee queries
- Assist with weekly casual wages processing and onboarding of new employees
- Coordinate and support end-to-end recruitment processes, including advertising roles, scheduling interviews, and onboarding
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders
- Provide support on medium-level employee relations matters, including disciplinary processes and conflict resolution
- Support integration between HR and finance processes, including providing accurate HR data for payroll, budgeting, and audits
- Ensure HR policies and procedures are consistently applied and adhered to
- Assist with the administration of employee requests related to staff benefits and wellness programmes, ensuring timely and accurate responses
- Assist in developing, reviewing, and updating new and existing policies, where applicable
Requirements
- Relevant qualification in Human Resources or related field
- Proven experience in an HR administrative role for a minimum of two years
- Sound knowledge of South African labour legislation and HR best practices
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Proficiency in MS Office and HR systems
Key Competencies
- Strong administrative and coordination skills
- Problem-solving ability and sound judgement
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- High level of integrity and professionalism
Preference will be given to candidates who will add to the diversity of our organisation. The Aquarium reserves the right not to make an appointment in the event that no suitable candidates apply for the position as advertised.
Interested applicants must email a maximum 2-page CV with a covering letter of motivation to vacancies@aquarium.co.za
Closing date for applications: 29 May 2026.
If no response is received within 14 days after the closing date, applicants should consider their application unsuccessful.