We are recruiting for an HR Administrator to join our growing team in our Cape Town office, based near Observatory. This role is being offered on a full-time basis.
This is a key support role within our HR and operations environment, where you will work closely with colleagues across the business to help ensure that HR processes, office coordination, and compliance-related activities run smoothly on a day-to-day basis.
The HR Administrator will support the coordination of a range of administrative and operational activities, supporting the delivery of HR processes, maintaining accurate records, and assisting with compliance and audit-related requirements. The role will involve helping to keep processes organised and up to date, supporting the maintenance of documentation and trackers, and supporting the completion of tasks in a structured and timely manner.
The Details
Job Title: HR Administrator
Reports to: Lead HR Manager
Location: Flexible (South Africa-based, with potential option aligned to UK time zone)
Department: Human Resources
The Opportunity
This role is well suited to an early-career candidate looking to build experience in HR within a structured, process-driven environment.
As an HR Administrator, you will support the delivery of HR processes, office coordination, and compliance-related activities across the Cape Town team. You’ll help keep data, documentation, and administrative processes accurate, organised, and up to date.
You will work closely with the UK and South African HR teams and local stakeholders, providing day-to-day administrative support while supporting alignment with local employment requirements, including the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (No. 75 of 1997).
What You’ll Be Doing
HR Administration & Data Management
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, ensuring all HR documentation is correctly stored and organised
- Support onboarding processes, including document collection, compliance checks, and system updates
- Assist with maintaining HR trackers and databases to support reporting and decision-making
- Support payroll and HR processes by ensuring data accuracy and completeness
Compliance & Process Support
- Assist with maintaining compliance records and ensuring required documentation is readily available
- Support audit preparation by organising and updating documentation and trackers
- Help monitor and track mandatory training and compliance activities
- Support the maintenance of policies, logs, and administrative processes to ensure consistency and accuracy
Coordination & Administrative Support
- Provide general administrative support across HR and office operations
- Assist with scheduling interviews, meetings, and onboarding activities
- Act as a point of contact for basic HR queries, escalating where needed
- Support day-to-day office coordination activities to ensure a smooth working environment
Reporting & General Support
- Assist with preparing basic reports and summaries for HR and operational purposes
- Support the team in maintaining organised documentation and shared records
- Contribute to keeping processes structured, consistent, and up to date
What You Bring
Essential
- Matric (Grade 12)
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy when working with data and documentation
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
Desirable
- Some experience in an HR, administration, or coordination role (including internships or part-time roles)
- Exposure to compliance, HR systems, or structured record-keeping environments
- Understanding of basic employment processes or HR practices
- NQF Level 5-7 qualification (e.g. Diploma or Bachelor’s degree) is advantageous but not essential
Personal Attributes
- Proactive with a willingness to learn and develop
- Clear and professional communication skills
- Reliable, organised, and able to manage routine tasks effectively
- Comfortable working in a structured, process-driven environment
Why TLT?
Join us and be part of a forward-thinking firm built on trust, collaboration, and agility. Your contributions help us - together - shape better, more efficient outcomes.
Please be aware that, as part of our recruitment process, we conduct background checks for all successful applicants. These checks cover employment and education history, identification, and relevant credit and criminal record checks.
