SENIOR HR ADMINISTRATOR/ASSISTANT – HALF DAY PERMANENT SGB POST

DISA PRIMARY SCHOOL, HOUT BAY

SENIOR HR ADMINISTRATOR/ASSISTANT – HALF DAY PERMANENT SGB POST

Disa Primary School is a public school, supported by the Andreas and Susan Struengmann Foundation with a vision of striving to inspire change by giving children the courage, capacity and confidence to imagine and actively work towards a life of their own design.

The School gives Educators a unique opportunity to educate learners from the Imizamo Yethu and Hangberg communities whilst working at a well-funded and resourced School.

The School is well-resourced with the latest technology, and all learners have access to iPads.

The School is committed to holistic education that goes beyond traditional academics to nurture all aspects of a child’s development.

Disa Primary School is a Trauma Informed school with a full Therapy Team including Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Counsellors, Social Workers and a School Nurse.

Staff wellness is important and staff have access to the Therapy Team and School Nurse, in addition to receiving daily meals along with the learners. The ongoing Professional Development of staff is also prioritised.

Are you an experienced HR professional with excellent organisational skills and a passion for people management?

We are seeking a highly organised, professional and detail-oriented Senior HR Administrator to join our team on a half-day basis.

The ideal candidate will have strong human resources administration experience, excellent communication skills, the ability to work independently and a sound understanding of current HR processes and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain employee records, personnel files and HR documentation.
• Coordinate recruitment processes, including job advertisements, interviews, reference checks and onboarding.
• Prepare employment contracts, appointment letters, HR correspondence and other employee-related documentation.
• Administer leave records, attendance registers and employee information.
• Monitor employment contracts, probation periods, performance reviews and relevant HR deadlines.
• Support disciplinary procedures, grievance processes and employee relations matters.
• Ensure HR policies and procedures are consistently implemented.
• Maintain compliance with applicable labour legislation and workplace policies.
• Provide guidance and administrative support to management and employees on HR-related matters.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR systems, processes and recordkeeping.

Minimum Requirements

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations or a related field will be advantageous.
• Minimum of 10 years of generalist HR experience, preferably at a senior level.
• Sound knowledge of South African labour legislation and HR best practices.
• Sound knowledge of BCEA and LRA.
• Understanding of the South African Schools Act (SASA), Employment of Educators Act, Personnel Administrative Measures (PAM).
• Experience with WCED recruitment processes and relevant WCED HR Policies will be an advantage.
• Excellent administrative, organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
• High levels of accuracy, discretion and confidentiality.
• The ability to work independently, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.

Personal Attributes

The successful candidate will be:

• Professional, approachable and people-oriented.
• Highly organised and attentive to detail.
• Trustworthy and able to handle confidential information with integrity.
• Proactive, solutions-driven and able to take initiative.
• Confident in communicating with employees and management.
• Able to manage responsibilities efficiently within a half-day working schedule.

Position Details

Position: Senior HR Administrator
Employment Type: Half-day permanent position
Working Hours: 7.30am - 13:00pm
Location: Disa Primary School, Imizamo Yetho, Hout Bay
Commencement Date: 6 January 2027
Salary: Negotiable, salary range from R14 500 to R19 000 per month

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV, together with copies of relevant qualifications and references, to:

For Attention: Kirsty Jones
Email: recruitment@disaprimaryschool.co.za
Closing Date for Applications: 30 October 2026

Please use “Application: Senior HR Administrator/Assistant” as the subject line of your email.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The school reserves the right not to make an appointment.

Join our team and help make a difference in the lives of our learners!