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Job Details

📌 Job Title: HR Specialist / Office Manager
🏢 Company: Element Mining and Construction Ltd.
📍 Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
🏠 Work Type: Full-Time, Hybrid
🗂 Department: HR
📊 Employment Level: Administrative

Company Overview

Element Mining and Construction Ltd. is a modern manufacturer of spare and wear parts for mining and construction equipment. Founded in 2016 in Finland, the company has expanded its presence with offices in Finland, Portugal, and South Africa.

With a strong dealer network covering Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, and Indonesia, Element has built a reputation for high-quality products and service excellence. The company has been recognised as one of the fastest-growing companies in Finland and continues to expand its footprint across international markets.

Job Overview

Element is seeking a highly organised and proactive HR Specialist / Office Manager to support growing teams across South Africa, Ghana, and Burkina Faso.

This dual-function role combines HR administration and office management responsibilities to ensure smooth business operations and a positive employee experience in a multicultural environment. The position offers exposure to both strategic HR initiatives and operational support functions.

Key Responsibilities

Human Resources Support

• Support teams across South Africa, Ghana, and Burkina Faso in HR-related matters

• Coordinate recruitment and onboarding processes

• Prepare employment contracts and HR documentation

• Maintain accurate employee records and HR databases

• Assist with payroll preparation and liaise with external payroll providers

• Administer leave, attendance, and benefits records

• Support performance review processes and employee engagement initiatives

• Maintain health and safety compliance

• Ensure compliance with relevant labour regulations

• Support BBBEE reporting processes

Office Management

• Oversee daily office operations

• Manage office supplies, equipment, and vendor relationships

• Coordinate facilities management and service providers

• Support company events, meetings, and internal communications

• Handle correspondence and general administrative duties

Qualifications

🎓 Education

• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

💼 Experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Human Resources role

• Solid knowledge of South African labour laws

• Experience with BBBEE reporting processes

• Exposure to multinational or multicultural environments advantageous

🛠 Skills

• Strong organisational and multitasking skills

• Experience with HRIS systems

• Proficiency in MS Office

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• High level of confidentiality and professionalism

CV Tips

To stand out in your application:

• Highlight experience supporting multiple regions or countries.

• Clearly demonstrate knowledge of South African labour law and BBBEE compliance.

• Mention HRIS systems you have worked with.

• Quantify achievements (e.g., “Managed onboarding for 30+ employees across 3 regions”).

• Showcase both HR and office management experience if applicable.

• Keep your CV professional, concise (2 pages), and results-driven.

Benefits of Joining the Company

• Exposure to strategic HR and operational functions

• Collaborative and supportive HR team

• International working environment

• Opportunities for professional growth and development

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Hybrid work flexibility

Company Policy

Element Mining and Construction Ltd. is committed to fair recruitment, diversity, and equal opportunity employment. All applications are assessed based on merit, qualifications, and alignment with business requirements.

The company upholds strict confidentiality throughout the recruitment process and complies with applicable labour laws and regulatory standards.