<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking.</strong></p> <p>Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work<a href="https://woolpert.com/about-us/culture/">®</a>, Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.</p></div><div>Woolpert is hiring a <strong>Temporary HR Officer (5-Month Contract)</strong> to join our dynamic Human Resources team at our Johannesburg office. This position reports to the Senior HR Manager and is responsible for providing hands-on recruitment and HR administrative support. Qualified candidates will be experienced, self-motivated, able to take ownership of assigned work, apply sound judgement, and work independently with limited supervision throughout the duration of this 5-month temporary assignment.</div> <div> </div> <div><span data-teams="true">We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.</span></div> <p><strong>What You Will Do:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Provide reliable support across talent acquisition and general HR administration for the duration of the temporary assignment.</li> <li>Manage assigned recruitment and HR administrative tasks accurately, professionally, and within agreed timelines.</li> <li>Work independently with limited supervision, escalating only complex, sensitive, or exceptional matters.</li> <li>Maintain confidentiality and ensure employee and candidate information is handled in line with company requirements and applicable legislation.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Talent acquisition support:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Coordinate recruitment activities from approved vacancy through to offer and onboarding handover.</li> <li>Draft and post job advertisements, screen applications against agreed criteria, and prepare candidate shortlists for review.</li> <li>Conduct initial candidate screening calls and communicate professionally with candidates throughout the recruitment process.</li> <li>Schedule interviews, prepare interview packs, coordinate assessments where required, and obtain interview feedback from hiring managers.</li> <li>Complete reference and background-check administration and prepare offer documentation using approved templates.</li> <li>Maintain accurate candidate records, recruitment trackers, vacancy status reports, and Applicant Tracking System information.</li> </ul> <p><strong>HR administration:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Prepare routine HR letters, employment documentation, forms, and employee correspondence using approved templates.</li> <li>Maintain accurate electronic employee files and HR records, including filing, document control, data capture, and audit readiness.</li> <li>Support onboarding and offboarding administration, including document collection, induction coordination, system requests, checklists, and relevant notifications.</li> <li>Assist with routine employee queries, leave and benefits administration, HR reporting, and follow-up with employees and managers.</li> <li>Track outstanding HR actions and documentation and follow up proactively to ensure completion.</li> <li>Provide general administrative support to the HR team and assist with ad hoc HR projects as required.</li> <li>Handle personal information with discretion and comply with company policies, POPIA, and applicable South African employment legislation</li> </ul> <p><strong>What You Will Bring:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Minimum of three years’ practical HR experience, including exposure to talent acquisition and general HR administration.</li> <li>A relevant HR qualification is advantageous.</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to manage routine HR and recruitment work independently with limited supervision.</li> <li>Working knowledge of South African employment legislation, recruitment practices, employee recordkeeping, confidentiality, and POPIA requirements.</li> <li>Experience using Microsoft Office applications; experience with an HR information system, Applicant Tracking System, or recruitment platform is advantageous.</li> <li>Experience preparing HR documentation, maintaining trackers, coordinating interviews, and supporting onboarding processes.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Knowledge, Skills & Attributes</strong></p> <ul> <li>Self-directed and dependable, with the ability to prioritise work and deliver with limited supervision.</li> <li>Sound judgement and the ability to recognise when matters require escalation.</li> <li>Strong planning, organisation, time-management, follow-up, and attention-to-detail skills.</li> <li>Professional written and verbal communication skills and a service-oriented approach.</li> <li>Ability to manage competing deadlines while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.</li> <li>Confident working with employees, candidates, hiring managers, and internal stakeholders.</li> <li>Collaborative, adaptable, and willing to support a broad range of HR priorities.</li> </ul> <p>#LI-KS1</