Human Resources Officer; Solar Project

Overview
A leading organisation within the renewable energy and engineering sector is seeking a
qualified and experienced Human Resources Officer to support workforce management
across project operations in Cape Town.
The successful candidate will play a key role in managing HR administration, employee
relations, compliance, onboarding, and payroll coordination within a fast-paced project
environment. This position requires a strong understanding of South African labour
legislation and experience supporting site-based and office-based employees within
engineering, construction, infrastructure, or energy environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Support full HR lifecycle functions for both site-based and office-based
employees

• Coordinate recruitment processes including CV screening, interview scheduling,
and onboarding

• Draft and prepare employment contracts in line with South African labour
legislation

• Ensure compliance with relevant employment legislation

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records and HR documentation

• Liaise with payroll providers to ensure accurate processing of timesheets, leave
records, and statutory deductions

• Monitor leave management, attendance tracking, and performance records

• Provide HR support on disciplinary procedures, grievance handling, and
employee relations matters

• Support IR-related processes and assist management with labour dispute
matters when required

• Coordinate training initiatives and general HR administrative functions

• Maintain effective communication between workforce and project management
teams

Minimum Requirements (Non-Negotiable)

• South African citizen or permanent resident

• Diploma or Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, or related field

• Minimum 3–5 years’ HR experience within engineering, construction,
infrastructure, or energy project environments

• Solid working knowledge of South African Labour Law

• Experience supporting project-based or site-based workforce environments

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

• Strong administrative and organisational skills

• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced project environment

Advantageous

• Experience working on construction or renewable energy projects

• Familiarity with time and attendance systems

• Exposure to unionised workforce environments

• Experience working within international project environments