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(1339) Human Resources Administrator - HRD

South African Reserve Bank.com

Office

Pretoria, South Africa

Full Time

Brief Description

The purpose of this position is to provide mainly end-to-end administrative support within recruitment and across the HR value chain.

Detailed Description

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

  • To engage in short term planning and perform tasks against work plans as defined in conjunction with immediate line manager.
  • To provide end-to-end administrative support services across HR disciplines.
  • To assist in publishing vacancies on relevant platforms and screen CVs and applications to identify qualified candidates.
  • To coordinate and schedule interviews, assessments and vetting between candidates and relevant stakeholders.
  • To communicate with candidates throughout the recruitment process, providing updates and gathering necessary information.
  • To assist with preparation of employment contracts and other recruitment related documentation. 
  • To identify talent using different sourcing channels, including existing bank database.
  • To perform administrative work independently, within established HR practices, processes and regulations ensuring compliance with the Bank’s standards, policies and guidelines.
  • To evaluate and address HR queries, direct and/or escalate more complex issues to the immediate line manager/team leader and/or other internal HR professional. 
  • To maintain accurate HR information/records management system and ensure that the information is accessible, up to date and complies with legislative requirements.
  • To provide management information to the immediate line manager/team leader as required for effective reporting.
  • To engage with the internal HR team, client departments and external stakeholders to ensure optimal service delivery.
  • To proactively broaden HR knowledge and display a willingness to make improvements in own work (including methods and practices). 
  • To evaluate own performance against given criteria, identify and address work specific learning needs with the immediate line manager.

Job Requirements

To be considered for this position, candidates must be in possession of:

  • A minimum of an HR Post Matric certification (NQF 5) OR equivalent
  • A minimum of 1- 2 years’ experience in the relevant HR administration environment
  • Previous experience in recruitment preferred
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail 
  • Strong written and verbal communications skills 
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment 
  • Proactive and able to work both independently and as part of a team 
  • Working knowledge of MS Office and ERP systems (e.g. Oracle/SAP)

Additional Requirements Include:

  • Industry, organisational and business awareness knowledge and skill
  • Quality assurance knowledge and skill
  • Continuous improvement knowledge and skill
  • HR planning knowledge and skill
  • HR legislation, governance, risk and compliance knowledge and skill
  • HR information management knowledge and skill
  • Relevant HR service delivery knowledge and skill
  • Knowledge and experience in using LinkedIn recruiter and other sourcing channels
  • Flexibility
  • Drive for results
  • Learning focus
  • Service & stakeholder focus 
  • Resilience

In line with the SARB’s commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups. People with disabilities are welcome to apply.

The SARB offers remuneration and benefits commensurate with the level of the position and in line with the market. The level at which the successful applicant will be appointed will depend on his/her competence and experience.

About Sarb

Primary mandate of the SARB

Section 224 of the Constitution of South Africa states the mandate of the SARB as follows:

The primary object of the South African Reserve Bank is to protect the value of the currency in the interest of balanced and sustainable economic growth in the Republic.

The South African Reserve Bank, in support of its primary objective, must perform its functions independently and without fear, favour or prejudice.

What We Do

Monetary Policy

The Constitution gives the SARB the mandate to protect the value of the rand. We use interest rates to keep inflation low and steady.

Financial Stability

The SARB has a mandate to protect and enhance financial stability. We identify and mitigate systemic risks that might disrupt the financial system.

Prudential Regulation

The Prudential Authority regulates financial institutions and market infrastructures to promote and enhance their safety and soundness, and support financial stability.

Financial Markets

Open market operations are the main tool we use to implement monetary policy. We manage South Africa’s gold and foreign exchange reserves.

Financial Surveillance

The SARB is responsible for regulating cross-border transactions, preventing the abuse of the financial system and supporting the regulation of financial institutions.

Payments And Settlements

The SARB is responsible for ensuring the safety and soundness of the national payment system, which is the backbone of South Africa’s modern financial system.

Statistics

The SARB provides important economic and financial statistics that present an overview of the economic situation in South Africa.

Research

Research conducted by the SARB focuses on economics, financial stability, banking and emerging trends in finance. Our research supports policy decision-making.

Banknotes And Coin

The SARB has the sole right to make, issue and destroy banknotes and coin in South Africa.

(1339) Human Resources Administrator - HRD

Office

Pretoria, South Africa

Full Time

October 20, 2025

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