People and Culture Officer

A global engineering and project management consultancy is seeking a detail-oriented People and Culture Officer for a 4-month fixed-term contract starting in June 2026. This Cape Town-based role is designed for an HR professional who excels in fast-paced environments and possesses strong analytical capabilities. The successful candidate will support the Group HR Manager by providing high-quality administrative support throughout the employee lifecycle, ensuring a seamless experience for candidates and internal stakeholders. This position is ideal for an individual who values continuous improvement and thrives when managing diverse HR initiatives and reporting requirements. Key Responsibilities Employee Lifecycle Management: Oversee the end-to-end new starter experience, including contract administration, onboarding documentation, and conducting company inductions. Offboarding Compliance: Facilitate the resignation and exit process, ensuring all compliance requirements are met, conducting exit interviews, and managing the return of company assets. Recruitment Support: Assist with talent acquisition by managing internal and external job postings, scheduling interviews, conducting reference checks, and maintaining candidate correspondence. HRIS Administration: Maintain the Human Resource Information System (HRIS) to ensure all employee records are accurate and up to date for payroll processing. Reporting and Analytics: Collate and analyse HR data and statistics to produce reports for management and business development purposes. Documentation and Policies: Assist in creating and updating position descriptions and ensure all HR activities align with established company policies and legislative requirements. Global Collaboration: Work with international People Group members to ensure consistency in HR service delivery across different jurisdictions. Compliance and Immigration: Support the administrative aspects of international assignments, including immigration processes and jurisdictional compliance Requirements Experience: A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in a Human Resources or "People" focused role. Education: A relevant tertiary qualification in Human Resources or a related field from a recognised institution. Citizenship: Must be a South African Citizen or hold a valid Permanent Residency permit. Technical Skills: Strong analytical aptitude with the ability to solve problems independently.Communication: Highly developed written and verbal communication skills with a professional approach to stakeholder management. Ethics: A proven track record of maintaining strict confidentiality and exercising high levels of professional discretion. Required Software Skills Microsoft Excel: Advanced proficiency for data analysis and reporting. Microsoft Word: Professional level for document and contract drafting. HRIS/HR Platforms: Experience in maintaining and optimising Human Resource Information Systems - SuccessFactors. Benefits Opportunity to work within a leading global consultancy. Exposure to a wide variety of HR projects and international best practices