HR Administrator

The Rooms Network is more than just a collection of TV channels on DStv — it's a home for every story and every viewer. We're a proudly South African entertainment network, delivering diverse, family-friendly programming that inspires, educates, and entertains. we create, curate, and broadcast compelling entertainment across a dynamic portfolio of TV channels.

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented HR administrator to support our human resources function within the dynamic and creative environment of The Rooms Network. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced, collaborative media environments and is passionate about people, processes, and precision.

Key duties and responsibilities 

General HR administration

• Provide end-to-end HR admin support across recruitment, performance management, employee relations, and HR projects.
• Maintain and organise HR records, personnel files, and document templates.
• Respond to general HR queries and escalate as necessary.
• Prepare employment confirmation letters, birthday greetings, and standard employee communications as required.
• Generate monthly HR reports and ensure that all employee records are filed and retained in compliance with POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) requirements.
• Monitor and maintain accurate leave records, identify irregular leave patterns (including sick leave abuse), highlight excessive or unused annual leave, and provide monthly reports to support compliance and workforce wellness.

Onboarding 

• Coordinate onboarding and induction logistics (venue, communication, stationery, etc).
• Facilitate induction sessions and send welcome emails to new employees.
• Manage offboarding process including conducting exit interviews and flagging any concerns.

Recruitment and selection

• Assist with job advertising, screening CVs, and shortlisting candidates.
• Schedule interviews and send confirmations to candidates.
• Draft employment contracts for freelancers, fixed-term staff, and other roles.
• Conduct pre-employment checks and manage communication with successful and unsuccessful applicants.
• Compile engagement packs and liaise with payroll to ensure timely submissions.
• Provide monthly updates on appointments and terminations to the HR business partner.

Employee engagement

• Support staff wellness initiatives and culture-building activities.
• Assist with internal communication and staff event coordination.
• Respond to Employee Self-Service (ESS) system queries.

Minimum qualifications, experience and skills required: 

• National diploma in human resources management (or equivalent).
• Minimum three years' experience in an HR administrative role.
• Experience with full recruitment lifecycle and payroll processing.
• Prior exposure to the media, entertainment, or creative sector is advantageous.
• Working knowledge of South African labour laws (BCEA, LRA, EE Act).
• Proficient in HRIS systems, specifically in Sage 300.
• Excellent administrative and time-management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
• High degree of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Culturally aware and able to work with diverse teams.
• Basic knowledge of B-BBEE and HR compliance standards.
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.

Submit your CV and application letter to vt.krowtensmooreht@rh

Closing date: 23 May 2025

In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto. Preference will be given to persons with disabilities.   

Applicants who have not been contacted within 4 weeks of submitting their application should assume that they have not been successful.   

  



Posted on 09 May 11:42, Closing date 23 May