Job Description

ABOUT SPAN DIGITAL


We're a premium software consulting company with offices in San Francisco, Cape Town, and Guadalajara. We partner with startups to global brands in tech, fintech, and digital media, building category-defining products and helping engineering teams deliver exceptional digital solutions.


At SPAN, we balance structure with flexibility, autonomy with accountability, and learning with doing. It's not about grinding, it's about thriving.


THE OPPORTUNITY


Join our established Cape Town team in a comprehensive People and Talent role that combines HR operations with office coordination. This maternity cover position offers the opportunity to support our people strategy across the full employee lifecycle while ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.


You'll work closely with leadership and team members, providing essential support across recruitment, employee engagement, compliance, and office management. Perfect for an experienced HR professional who enjoys variety and wants to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative tech environment.


WHAT YOU'LL DO

Talent Acquisition Support

Support end-to-end recruitment processes using Freshteam ATS to source tech talent. Partner with hiring managers on recruitment strategies and job descriptions. Strengthen our employer brand through LinkedIn content and coordinating industry MeetUps.

Employee Lifecycle Management

Manage onboarding and offboarding processes with comprehensive checklists. Serve as primary HR contact for employee queries and policy guidance. Handle HR administration including employee record updates and benefits coordination. Day to Day internal communication.

Culture & Engagement

Coordinate in-office workdays and employee engagement events. Manage recognition programs including anniversaries, birthdays, and High Five Awards. Support wellness initiatives promoting work-life balance and mental health resources.

Compliance & Development

Ensure compliance with South African labor laws and manage SETA requirements including WSP and ATR preparation. Coordinate learning opportunities through SPAN Academy and apply for MICT SETA grants.

Office Coordination

Serve as secondary office contact for inquiries, vendor communications, and facility management. Support day-to-day office operations and provide administrative assistance as needed.


WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

3-5 years

in HR, People Operations, or similar coordination roles

ATS platform experience

(Freshteam preferred) and HRIS knowledge

South African labor law

understanding and SETA submission process

Strong communication

and organizational skills

Event coordination

experience and passion for developing workplace culture

Degree

in HR, Psychology, Business, or related field preferred

WHAT WE OFFER

Flexible hybrid working

with collaborative in-office days

Modern tech tools

and supportive team environment

Professional development

opportunities and comprehensive benefits

Meaningful work

supporting exceptional employee experiences

READY TO SUPPORT OUR PEOPLE STRATEGY?


This role offers the perfect blend of HR expertise and office coordination in an established, successful consulting firm. You'll work with a team that values collaboration, respects work-life balance, and believes in creating exceptional workplace experiences.

Join us in creating a workplace where exceptional talent thrives

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