HR Officer - Renewable Energy 

Location: Johannesburg 

Overview:

Leap29 is collaborating with a prominent player in the energy transition, dedicated to driving sustainable solutions across South Africa and globally. They specialise in innovative renewable energy projects with a strong focus on commercial & industrial (C&I) solar, energy efficiency, and distributed generation initiatives.

As part of their continued growth in South Africa, my client is seeking an experienced HR Officer to lead day-to-day HR operations and support their expanding team. This role is pivotal in ensuring smooth HR processes, compliance with South African labour law, and fostering a positive employee experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment cycle, including job postings, candidate screening, interviews, offers, and pre-employment checks.

• Coordinate onboarding programs and ensure a smooth integration process for new hires.

• Champion company culture and values throughout the employee lifecycle.

Training & Development

• Partner with managers to identify training needs and monitor completion of mandatory training.

• Track training plans, budgets, and outcomes.

• Maintain accurate training records for compliance and reporting purposes.

Payroll & Benefits Administration

• Liaise with payroll providers to ensure timely and accurate payroll processing.

• Manage payroll inputs, reconciliations, and approvals in partnership with Finance.

• Administer employee benefits, renewals, and resolve queries.

• Support with benchmarking and continuous improvement of compensation and benefits schemes.

HR Administration & Employee Relations

• Maintain employee records, contracts, and HR databases.

• Manage joiner/leaver processes, including induction, payroll setup, exit interviews, and equipment returns.

• Support managers with employee relations issues, including disciplinary and grievance processes.

• Coordinate performance appraisals, talent reviews, and succession planning inputs.

• Keep HR policies, procedures, and guidelines up to date and aligned with local legislation.

• Prepare HR reports and ensure compliance with legal and audit requirements.

Additional Support

• Assist with internal communications, team-building initiatives, and company events.

• Contribute to HR projects and process improvements.

• Monitor and control departmental budgets in collaboration with Finance.

Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of HR legislation and compliance.

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities with high attention to detail.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

• High level of confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism.

• Strong organisational, planning, and time-management abilities.

• Collaborative mindset with the ability to build strong relationships at all levels.