HR and Recruitment Assistant

Start Date: January 2024

Reports to: Head of HR Operations

Working location: Option to work from Cape Town (Head Office)/remotely within South Africa

Contract Length: 1 Year *with the possibility to extend based on operational needs

Are you ready to gain HR expertise and use it as a force for global good? GVI is on the hunt for an enthusiastic HR and Recruitment Assistant to join our People Team. If you're a candidate who possesses a genuine passion for HR and recruitment, you are excited about the prospect of learning from an experienced team and collaborating across various departments globally, keep reading – this could be your adventure of a lifetime!

Who We Are:

At GVI, we're not just a company; we're a movement with a mission to create a positive global impact. For over two decades, we've pioneered sustainable development programs across 13 countries, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Our workplace is a unique blend of hard work and lightheartedness, where you might find yourself discussing sustainable development one moment and debating your Hogwarts house the next.

Your mission:

The goal of the HR & Recruitment Assistant is to assist with HR operations and support the broader People Team with day to day responsibilities.

What you will do

Recruitment

• Assist with the pre-employment processes.
• Post new positions on various career sites.
• Sort incoming resumes and log them into appropriate tracking spreadsheets.
• Assist with coordinating candidate interviews and other verification checks.
• Assist with performing reference and background checks.

Onboarding and Terminations

• Assist with the administration of new joiners and leavers.

Project Management and Reporting

• Update weekly/monthly HR submissions, recruitment and IR trackers ad-hoc HR projects as needed.

Payroll

• Assist with tracking employee movements and monthly amendments on payroll.

HR Compliance

• Regularly update and maintain the HR information database.
• Update the organisation organogram monthly
• Address employee queries with the guidance of the Head of HR Operations.
• Assist Head of HR with statutory reporting and other ad-hoc data and compliance tasks
• Develop and maintain HR compliance knowledge

General Admin

• Ad-hoc office management duties with the guidance of the Head of HR Operations.

What you will need

• Industrial Psychology/HR Management/Labour Relations Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
• 1  year + experience in HR and Recruitment
• Basic knowledge and understanding of the BCEA, LRA, EEA, OHSA and other labour related Acts and regulations
• Proficient in GoogleWorkspace
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to effectively learn and acquire new knowledge and skills
• Proactivity with the ability to take initiative

The extra shine:

• While not a must, it is advantageous if you are based in Cape Town and are willing to travel to our office in Tokai
• Experience with reporting analytics

The Adventure Awaits:

When you join GVI, you're not just an employee – you're part of a dynamic community. You'll have access to GVI's Online and Impact Academy's cutting-edge training, and if you're part of our central support team, you can work remotely from anywhere in the world, including GVI hubs in 13 locations! Our People Team even includes an in-house psychologist and trauma counsellor to support your well-being.

Additionally we offer:

• Half days off on the first Friday of each quarter
• Collaborative, flexible culture
• Transparency – hear directly from the CEO consistently
• We laugh a lot, genuinely care about and support each other (and do the occasional dress-up)

The Destination:

Ready to dive in? Apply on the link provided, send your CV and a cover letter showcasing your HR and recruitment success. Don’t feel shy to tell us a little bit about you and why you are perfect for the role!

GVI is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and values diversity in our organisation. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or national origin.

*Note: Applications without the requested cover letter will not be considered.

*Due to the high volume of applications for this role, if you have not heard from us within 4 weeks please consider your application unsuccessful.