People (HR) Administrator

People (HR) Administrator – Luxury Lodge | Kruger National Park | Negotiable DOE | Live In

A luxury lodge in Kruger National Park is seeking a People (HR) Administrator to support the People Manager in implementing the people strategy and ensuring effective management of HR-related activities. The successful candidate will play a key role in administration, recruitment, training, and staff welfare within a dynamic lodge environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage departmental responsibilities in the absence of the People Manager.
  

• Support and guide management team members in alignment with company vision, mission, values, policies, and procedures.
  

• Handle core HR administration and payroll functions.
  

• Facilitate and encourage employee training and development initiatives.
  

• Assist with industrial relations matters.
  

• Capture HR data and generate reports.
  

• Promote staff welfare and employee health and wellness initiatives.
  

• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and induction of new employees.
  

• Coordinate and order employee equipment, housing, and wardrobe items.
  

• Provide ad hoc support to staff as required.
  

• Manage and complete general HR administration tasks.
  

• Contribute to sustainability programmes, wellness projects, and community development initiatives.
  

Skills and Experience:

• HR qualification preferred.
  

• Previous experience in HR administration, recruitment, or onboarding.
  

• Background in hospitality preferred.
  

• Sound knowledge of labour law, disciplinary procedures, and HR best practices.
  

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in administrative tasks.
  

• Empathetic, discreet, patient, and able to maintain confidentiality.
  

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
  

• Competent in MS Word, Excel, and HR systems such as Sage VIP.
  

• Valid driver’s licence.
  

• Must have nationality or valid working visa.
  

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated HR professional to contribute to a luxury lodge environment, supporting staff development and operational excellence.