Job Description

Overview

Woolpert Africa, based in Johannesburg, South Africa, offers extensive high accuracy lidar, imagery and remote sensing experience, as well as airborne topographic, hyper spectral, and thermal survey and mapping. We provide mapping services for engineering, infrastructure, mining, mapping, agriculture and environmental sectors in more than 45 African countries.

We believe great companies are built from exceptional people and amazing clients. Because of our growth, we are seeking an experienced HR Generalist.

Responsibilities

Payroll Processing:

• Handle monthly payroll tasks including new appointments, terminations, staff changes, field team claims, leave, and allowances.
• Prepare monthly payroll journal for processing by the Finance team.

SARS PAYE Tasks:

• Perform monthly EMP201 filing & payment.
• Conduct bi-annual IRP5 reconciliation and filing.

UIF Submissions:

• Process monthly UIF submissions and assist employees with claims.

Workmans Compensation:

• Submit annual Workmans Compensation declarations, arrange payments, and obtain Letters of Good Standing.

Employment Equity:

• Act as an administrative secretary for EE Committee meetings.
• Report on workforce profile as required.
• Prepare and submit annual EE reports.

Recruitment Support:

• Support Recruitment Manager with employment offers, contracts, termination letters, job analysis, and descriptions.
• Assist in sourcing candidates, screening resumes, and conducting candidate assessments.
• Conduct reference checks and provide onboarding support for new hires.
• Maintain candidate database and conduct market research as needed.
• Assist in relationship management with candidates and track performance metrics.
• Contribute to talent pipelining efforts and support employer branding initiatives.
• Assist in diversity and inclusion initiatives and recruitment marketing efforts.

HR Policy and Procedure Advisory:

• Advise employees on company HR policies and procedures.

Trainee Administration:

• Record training program and progress of Trainees.
• Arrange assessments with Managers.
• Process progress increases on payroll and ERP.

Statutory Compliance Tasks:

• Prepare and submit annual CIPC returns.
• Prepare and submit CIPC documents for changes to company information.
• Prepare annual B-BBEE sworn affidavits.

Provident Fund and Benefits Administration:

• Maintain accurate records with service providers.
• Prepare and submit monthly returns.
• Assist with preparation of exit and other claims.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience as an HR Generalist.
• Solid knowledge of payroll and ERP systems.
• Thorough understanding of SA employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint.

Skills and Characteristics:

• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Proven ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrates integrity and confidentiality.

About Woolpert

Woolpert is committed to a vision to become the premier architecture, engineering and geospatial (AEG) firm, and one of the best companies in the country. Its a vision weve been fine-tuning for decades. It guides our decisions and investments, provides our clients with optimal solutions and offers our employees unrivaled opportunities. Woolpert is recognized as a Great Place to Work by its employees and is Americas fastest-growing AEG firm. With more than a century of experience, over 1,000 employees and 30 offices worldwide, Woolpert supports public, private, federal, and U.S. military clients nationally and around the globe. For more information, visit woolpert.com.

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