HR Administrator – N1 City, Cape Town

HR Administrator – N1 City, Cape Town

ARE YOU READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE PATHCARE FAMILY?

PathCare is a people-focused, technology-driven pathology practice. Since our inception in 1923, we have committed to offering an extensive range of screening and diagnostic tests to support the prevention and management of disease in both the healthcare sector and the agricultural industry. Our strong customer-centric approach underpins the services that we offer across the country as well as in Namibia and Lesotho.

An opportunity exists for an HR Administrator to join the Human Resources department at our Cape Town N1 City branch. We seek an individual with a proven track record of HR administrative experience and who has a HR high level of ethics and integrity while consistently aligning with the PathCare values.

Key Competency Requirements

  • 3-year National Diploma in Human Resources
  • Advanced Excel functions
  • Must have at least 1 year of administrative experience in an HR environment which includes competency in employee data & leave administration, performance management, handling HR queries and ensuring compliance with HR procedures and HR exception reporting
  • Competency in Advanced Microsoft Excel, specifically VLOOK-ups, Pivot Tables and charts
  • Proven track record of managing and resolving stakeholder HR queries
  • Client-focused with strong interpersonal relations
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Effective verbal and electronic communication skills
  • Proactive approach with strong focus on care and passion for service excellence
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and impartiality, while acting with integrity and sensitivity
  • Ability to take initiative, organise, prioritise and handle pressure
  • Ability to work without supervision, as well as part of a team
  • Ability to plan, multitask and meet deadlines through demonstrating good time management skills
  • Ability to demonstrate a high level of dependability and adaptability
  • Must be fluent in English
  • Must have an acceptable track record/performance record with regard to the technical and behavioural competencies required to perform in this position

Key Responsibilities

  • General HR Administration
  • Capturing and checking employee data
  • Compiling accurate management information reports and documents
  • Administering all leave types and processes
  • Maintaining and administering the PMS system
  • Manage HR queries
  • Onboarding and terminating of employees
  • Contracts of employment

Applicants interested in this position are required to submit a cover letter clearly outlining how they meet the key requirements of the position, including:

  • Number of years of relevant HR Administration experience/3-year HR National Diploma.
  • Experience and competency in HR administration, including employee data & leave administration, performance management, handling HR queries and ensuring compliance with HR procedures and HR exception reporting.
  • Competency in Advanced Microsoft Excel, specifically VLOOK-ups, Pivot Tables and charts. Applicants must clearly indicate their level of proficiency and provide details of their practical experience using these functions.

Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete an Excel assessment to assess their practical competency in the required Excel functions, as well as any other relevant assessment(s) as part of the selection process.

Your contribution to the company will be rewarded with a market-related remuneration package which includes a retirement fund contribution and risk benefits (Group Life and Disability cover), an annual bonus, competitive maternity benefits, a health care allowance, discounted pathology tests, payment of HPCSA/SANC annual registration fees and developmental opportunities at the PathCare Training Academy.

Applicants who meet the criteria and are interested in joining our dynamic team are required to complete the attached application form and submit this together with a CV to shanaaz.omar@pathcare.net 

Closing date: Friday, 30th October 2026

Please note: by applying for this position, your application will be subject to verification checks of your driver’s licence, ID document, qualifications/proof of registration, credit and criminal checks if required. Candidates must be willing to participate in a rigorous evaluation process.

PathCare is committed to the pursuit of excellence and diversity in achieving our equity targets and the organisation’s approved Employment Equity plan will be considered as part of the talent acquisition process. All qualified candidates including people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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