Human Capital Associate (Gauteng)

Our client is seeking a competent and detail-oriented Human Capital Associate to support Human Capital operations across the South African business. This position will be based in Gauteng.

This role is suited to a professional with strong judgement, problem-solving ability, excellent organisational skills, and a high level of confidentiality and integrity. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring efficient HC administration, compliance, and service delivery while building strong relationships with employees and Line Management.

Key responsibilities include: *Coordinate the full recruitment and onboarding process, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timely delivery *Manage onboarding, induction, and employee integration processes *Administer employee expense floats and fleet card processes in line with company policies *Coordinate employee exit processes, including recoveries, documentation, and asset returns *Prepare payroll submissions, verify salary variance reports, and support payroll administration *Act as the first point of contact for HC operational queries and escalate complex matters where necessary *Maintain accurate HC records, support audits, and ensure data integrity across systems *Manage BBBEE administration and maintain audit-ready compliance documentation *Promote adherence to SHEQ standards, policies, and procedures.
 
Essential qualifications, skills and experience:
• A relevant Human Capital tertiary qualification (Diploma or equivalent);
• 3–5 years’ Human Capital administration or coordination experience;
• Strong knowledge of HC policies, procedures, labour legislation, and systems;
• Excellent planning, prioritisation, communication, and stakeholder management skills;
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving ability;
• Proficiency in MS Office; experience with BEE SAGE and SAP HR advantageous;
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel for site visits.

Please apply online at www.m3online.co.za before 09:00 on 3 June 2026.

For general enquiries, contact our team at M3 Human Capital Management on 021 863 1444.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates are contacted. If no feedback is received within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application was unsuccessful.