Job Description

The following position has become available within Chimerical Technology (Pty) Ltd:

Chimerical Technology is a multidisciplinary engineering company specialised in the design, development, fabrication, and optimisation of industrial membrane and hydrometallurgical technologies for water, uranium, copper, cobalt, rare earth elements (REEs), and other chemical and mining operations. Chimerical Technology's core expertise lies in reagent recovery, metals concentration and purification, and water decontamination.

Position: HR Officer & Administrator

Location: Somerset West, Cape Town (In Office)

Reporting to: Management

Experience required:

Minimum 10-12 years relevant HR experience, including hands-on involvement in disciplinary processes and exposure to CCMA matters. Direct, independent CCMA representation is advantageous but not essential.

Contract: 12 (Twelve) months fixed term, with potential for permanent placement.

The appointment will include a

probationary period

with clearly defined performance expectations.

Job Summary:

Human Resources:

This role carries primary responsibility for day-to-day Human Resources operations, including policy implementation, recruitment and onboarding support, employment contract administration, performance management support, employee relations, and disciplinary administration. The role requires a practical, hands-on HR professional capable of operating independently within defined parameters, with escalation to management or external labour consultants for complex or high-risk labour matters, including CCMA proceedings. This position is suited to an experienced HR professional seeking broader responsibility and scope in a small-company environment, with escalation support provided for complex labour matters.

Administration:

In addition to HR leadership, the role provides administrative and operational support to the business, including documentation control, internal and external communications, and maintenance of company systems and records. The role requires exceptional attention to detail, strict confidentiality, and the ability to operate autonomously within defined responsibilities across multiple business functions while maintaining consistency, accuracy, and professional standards across all company documentation and communication platforms.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

Human Resources (Strategic & Operational):

Drive and implement HR initiatives aligned with company strategy and objectives. Develop, implement, and monitor HR policies, procedures, and best practices. Manage recruitment, selection, onboarding, employment contracts, and employment checks. Oversee performance management, development reviews, mentoring, and employee counselling. Support and advise management and employees on labour relations matters, including investigations, disciplinary processes, and grievances, in line with company policy and guidance from management or consultants. Support CCMA matters, including preparation of documentation, coordination with external labour consultants, and participation in proceedings where appropriate. Ensure compliance with South African labour legislation and ethical HR practices. Own and maintain accurate HR records, including absence management, leave, payroll data, staff lists, and timesheets, ensuring audit-ready documentation at all times.

Training, Skills Development & Reporting:

Organise, coordinate, and maintain records of internal and external training. Support company skills development objectives and statutory reporting requirements. Prepare HR management reports including leave management, payroll costs, and workforce data.

Administration & Systems Support:

Provide administrative support to company operations and management. Manage and maintain in-house systems supporting HR and administration functions (e.g., HSEC, AssessTeam, SharePoint). Accurately document, compile, format, and control company records and confidential information. Proactively manage and oversee internal and external company communications across all portals, ensuring consistency and accuracy.

Required Skills & Knowledge:

Strong working knowledge of South African labour law and HR best practices. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong planning, organisational, and time-management capabilities. High level of discretion with confidential and sensitive information. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook). Comfortable working with HR, compliance, and document management systems.

Required Education & Qualifications:

Tertiary qualification in Human Resources (required). Minimum 10-12 years relevant hands-on HR experience in a professional or industrial environment. Demonstrated verifiable experience supporting disciplinary processes, drafting HR documentation, and administering employment contracts and policies. Exposure to CCMA processes is advantageous. Candidates will be required to provide examples during the interview process. Valid driver's license.

Competencies & Behaviours:

Exceptional

attention to detail and accuracy. Strong accountability, ownership, and integrity. Proactive, outcome-oriented, and solutions-driven. Ability to lead, coach, mentor, and support staff and management. High emotional intelligence with excellent interpersonal skills. Professional proficiency in English (spoken and written). Aligns with company values, ethical standards, and continuous improvement.

This role is not suitable for candidates who:

Require close supervision or highly structured guidance to perform effectively. Prefer advisory or strategic-only HR roles without hands-on operational execution. Are not comfortable drafting, applying, and consistently enforcing HR policies. Are unwilling to manage routine employee relations matters, including conflict and disciplinary processes, in accordance with company procedures.

Only candidates who fully meet the stated requirements should apply. Shortlisting will be based strictly on demonstrated experience and suitability for a hands-on HR role within a small, growing organisation. Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide professional HR-related references.

No calls and/or walk-ins will be entertained.

This is a full-time, on-site position. Remote work is not available.

Closing date: 28 February 2026

Should you not receive a response within 2 (two) weeks after the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R30000,00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

Somerset West, Western Cape: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):

Do you have a valid driver's license and reliable transport? What is the notice period at your current job? Describe your level of exposure to CCMA-related matters, including preparation of documentation, interaction with external labour consultants, or participation in proceedings.
(Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert)
Provide an overview of your roles and responsibilities related to this.

Describe your level of attention to detail as it pertains to HR and administrative work (e.g., employee records, disciplinary documentation, contracts, reporting, and compliance).
(Low, Below Average, Average, High, Exceptional)
Quantify this by describing the types of documents or processes you personally manage and the typical error tolerance or review controls you apply, and qualify it by providing a brief example where attention to detail materially affected an outcome (positive or negative).

Describe your level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word as it pertains to HR administration, reporting, and document control (e.g., employee records, leave tracking, disciplinary documentation, policies).
(Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert)
Provide an overview of your roles and responsibilities related to this.

Are you comfortable managing multiple HR and administrative tasks and deadlines simultaneously, including employee relations matters, recruitment support, reporting, and general administration in a small-company environment? Describe your level of experience managing disciplinary processes and employee relations matters, including investigations, hearings, and documentation.
(Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert)
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What formal education, certifications, or training have you received that are relevant to Human Resources and this position? Describe your experience with HR, compliance, or document management systems (e.g., HRIS platforms, SharePoint, time and attendance systems, training records, or similar).
(Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert)
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Describe your level of experience preparing and maintaining HR documentation, such as employment contracts, policies and procedures, performance records, and training documentation.
(Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Expert)
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Experience:

HR Officer: 10 years (Required)
Work Location: In person