Assistant HR Officer Opportunity at Eskom

Eskom Generation Division invites ambitious human resources professionals to apply for the position of Assistant Officer Human Resources at Medupi Power Station in Lephalale, Limpopo. In this vital operational role, you will assist in providing a comprehensive Human Resources service across core departmental disciplines within one of the country's most critical generation facilities.

Serving under the Human Capital department, the role is designed to deliver reliable advisory and administrative support to power station staff and management. This is an exceptional opening for an early-career HR practitioner seeking to establish a lasting career within an expansive, heavy-industry corporate framework while championing fair labour practices and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities & Core Duties

• Support the rollout of skills planning, workplace skills plans, and training administration initiatives.
• Assist line managers with performance management coordination and talent management workflows.
• Facilitate employee relations, labour relations processes, and advisory support on Eskom Conditions of Service.
• Administer end-to-end exit management, onboarding logistics, and off-boarding documentation.
• Maintain human resources information management systems with accuracy and data confidentiality.
• Coordinate employee queries, wellness interventions, and organisational development support activities.

Ideal Candidate Profile & Core Attributes

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills across both written correspondence and verbal facilitation.
• High ethical standards, professional discretion, and respect for confidential personnel records.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to manage competing administrative tasks under limited supervision.
• Sound grasp of South African labour legislation and core human capital methodologies.

Learning, Mentorship & Career Progression

Situated at Medupi Power Station, this position provides direct immersion into large-scale industrial human capital management. Incumbents gain hands-on coaching from seasoned HR Business Partners, gaining broad exposure across recruitment, employee relations, and workforce planning that builds a direct foundation for growth into HR Officer and HRBP designations.

Estimated Salary Range (Market Benchmark)

The hiring employer has not officially specified a salary for this position. Based on South African market data and industry benchmarks for a junior professional HR role, the estimated remuneration is approximately R15,000 – R26,000 per month. Please note that this is an industry estimate and actual remuneration will be determined by the employer based on qualifications, experience, and internal pay structures.

How to Apply & Submission Guidelines

Interested applicants meeting the minimum qualifications must submit their applications via the Eskom online recruitment platform on or before 9 November 2026. Ensure your uploaded profile includes a comprehensive CV and certified supporting documentation. Applicants who receive no communication within 28 days after the closing date should consider their application unsuccessful.

• National Diploma in Human Resources or Behavioural Sciences (NQF Level 6 with 240 credits)
• Minimum of 2 years experience in HR training, HR generalist, or specialist support functions
• Valid Code 08 (Code B) South African driver's license
• Proficiency in computer literacy (MS Office suite and HR information systems)
• Strong understanding of human resources processes and labour relations frameworks