HR Officer: Benefits at Saldanha Municipality

Make an Impact in Public Service: HR Officer for Benefits

Are you a skilled HR professional with a knack for managing complex benefit programs and a passion for supporting employees? The Directorate of Corporate and Public Safety Services is seeking a dedicated HR Officer: Benefits to join our Human Resources Department. This is an excellent opportunity to apply your expertise and play a vital role in ensuring the effective administration of a wide range of employee benefits.

Your Role and Responsibilities

As the HR Officer for Benefits, you will be the central point of contact for our employees’ most important benefits. You’ll be responsible for the seamless administration of various schemes, from a new employee’s first day to their long-term career with us.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Benefit Administration: Managing all aspects of employee benefits, including retirement funds, medical aid, group life insurance, and our housing and motor vehicle allowance schemes.
• Employee Support: Overseeing the on-boarding process for new employees, handling different types of terminations, and providing personal assistance to the HR Department.
• Events and Programs: Coordinating the annual Long Service Award Ceremony and managing the Official Dependent Bursary Scheme.
• Reporting and Compliance: Compiling comprehensive reports on benefit administration and handling various ad-hoc functions to ensure smooth operations.
• Supervision: Providing effective supervision to the Human Resources Department Cleaner, ensuring a clean and professional work environment.

Who We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented and organized professional with a strong background in HR administration and benefits.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• Education: A relevant three-year tertiary qualification in Human Resource Management or Public Management.
• Experience: At least 3 years of administrative experience, with a minimum of 1 year of specific benefits experience.
• Skills: Proficiency in MS Office and excellent communication skills in two of the three official Western Cape languages.
• Attributes: We are looking for someone with a strong ethical and professional mindset, great interpersonal skills, and the ability to plan, organize, and solve problems effectively. A Code B driver’s license is an added advantage.

Compensation

This is a T11 position with an estimated Cost to Company (CTC) of R558,735.23 per annum. The basic salary ranges from R364,768.15 to R473,465.38 per annum.

If you are a driven and professional individual ready to take on a rewarding role in public service, we encourage you to apply.

For inquiries, please contact Ms. A Delport at 022 701 7064.