Temporary HR Consultant

Description:

Optimi is looking for a driven and detail-oriented HR Consultant to join our dynamic team in a temporary capacity. In this role, you will play a vital part in driving employee engagement, supporting end-to-end recruitment processes, and ensuring HR compliance. The ideal candidate should bring a passion for people, strong organisational skills, and the ability to contribute to operational excellence in a fast-paced, people-focused environment.

REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12
• Bachelor’s Degree in HR, Industrial Psychology, or related field (essential)
• 2–3 years’ experience in a generalist HR role
• Knowledge of BCEA, LRA, and related legislation
• Familiarity with HR and payroll software and psychometric assessments

DUTIES

• Drive internal engagement activities and wellness initiatives.
• Conduct onboarding and offboarding, including exit interviews.
• Coordinate internal communication, including the staff newsletter.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment for junior positions.
• Handle advert placement, candidate screening, interviews, and MIE checks.
• Ensure all agency agreements are signed and saved on shared folder.
• Coordinate psychometric assessments and onboarding documentation.
• Support training needs analysis and succession planning.
• Collaborate with payroll and recruitment teams for smooth transitions.
• Guide managers on HR best practices and ensure service excellence.
• Support IR case handling and compliance with statutory HR requirements.
• Ensure that all statutory requirements are met in terms of EE, WSP/ATR and any other statutory obligations.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure timely reporting.

This position is based in Centurion.

Should you not receive a call from us within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Bachelor’s Degree in HR, Industrial Psychology, or related field (essential)
• 2–3 years’ experience in a generalist HR role
• Knowledge of BCEA, LRA, and related legislation
• Familiarity with HR and payroll software and psychometric assessments

• Drive internal engagement activities and wellness initiatives.
• Conduct onboarding and offboarding, including exit interviews.
• Coordinate internal communication, including the staff newsletter.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment for junior positions.
• Handle advert placement, candidate screening, interviews, and MIE checks.
• Ensure all agency agreements are signed and saved on shared folder.
• Coordinate psychometric assessments and onboarding documentation.
• Support training needs analysis and succession planning.
• Collaborate with payroll and recruitment teams for smooth transitions.
• Guide managers on HR best practices and ensure service excellence.
• Support IR case handling and compliance with statutory HR requirements.
• Ensure that all statutory requirements are met in terms of EE, WSP/ATR and any other statutory obligations.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure timely reporting.