Assistant Officer: Human Resources Opportunity at Eskom

Eskom is actively seeking an energetic and dynamic professional to join the team at Komati Power Station as an Assistant Officer Human Resource (Task Grade T10). Operating within the core human resources department of this key power generation facility in Mpumalanga, the successful candidate will play an integral role in providing comprehensive human resources services across primary organizational workflows. This position serves as a central operational link, supporting both line leadership and station staff in navigating everyday people management practices.

As an HR Assistant Officer, you will contribute directly to maintaining a stable, compliant, and motivated workplace culture. Working on-site in a high-impact utility environment, you will interface across multiple departments to coordinate workforce solutions, facilitate human capital development initiatives, and ensure institutional policies are executed with absolute precision, equity, and consistency.

Key Responsibilities & Core Duties

• Assist in providing practical advisory support to line management and station staff regarding Eskom Conditions of Service and standard employment policies.
• Support operational initiatives aimed at lifting organizational performance and tracking employee engagement and workplace satisfaction metrics.
• Gather, verify, and consolidate talent metrics and training records required to formulate the annual Workplace Skills Plan (WSP).
• Assist recruitment stakeholders in managing effective talent sourcing, placement support, and onboarding pipelines across technical and administrative units.
• Promote sound employee relations by assisting line managers in resolving routine interpersonal matters and maintaining constructive labour dynamics.
• Collate, analyze, and present accurate human resources management information and monthly headcount reports for decision-makers.
• Assist in the administrative implementation and smooth coordination of operational learning, mentorship programs, and skills development interventions.

Ideal Candidate Profile & Core Attributes

The ideal candidate brings a structured, service-driven mindset complemented by high ethical awareness, uncompromising personal integrity, and emotional maturity. Effective interpersonal communication, attentive stakeholder engagement, and active listening are vital to establishing trust with station employees. Furthermore, the role calls for meticulous attention to data accuracy, thorough record-keeping skills, and a proactive collaborative approach when addressing human capital challenges under deadline pressure.

Learning, Mentorship & Career Progression

Working within Eskom provides expansive exposure to enterprise-scale Human Resources operating models in a state-owned industrial environment. Team members collaborate alongside seasoned HR generalists, industrial relations practitioners, and organizational development specialists. Successful execution in this T10 role establishes strong professional fundamentals, paving clear pathways toward advanced human resources officer, talent acquisition specialist, or HR business partner portfolios within the national energy sector.

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 / experienced entry HR specialist role within state enterprises and the energy sector, the estimated remuneration is approximately R18,000 – R28,000 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 who meet the stated criteria must submit their applications through Eskom's official recruitment portal before the application closing deadline of 12 November 2026. Quote listing reference eskom_007633 on your submission. If you have not received correspondence within 28 days following the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

• National Diploma in Human Resource Management, Behavioral Science, or Information Technology at NQF Level 6 (minimum 240 credits).
• 2 years of practical training or working experience in human resources generalist or specialist functions.
• Good foundational understanding of human resources processes, employee relations, and talent administration.
• Demonstrated behavioral attributes including integrity, professionalism, honesty, and trustworthiness.
• Proven capacity for team collaboration, coaching support, and customer-focused problem solving.