Human Resource Administrator – RCL Foods

Company: RCL Foods
Reference Number: RCL260929-2
Job Type: Permanent
Function: Human Resources
Location: Rustenburg, North-West, South Africa
Closing Date: 14 October 2026

Job Description

RCL FOODS is a deeply rooted South African food manufacturer that produces some of the country’s most-loved brands: Supreme Maize, Pieman’s, Sunbake and Sunshine, just to name a few. At the heart of our culture and strategy is our Purpose – WE GROW WHAT MATTERS – which encapsulates our belief in collectively doing that little more to create a positive impact that matters.

RCL FOODS is seeking a Human Resource Administrator to join the Human Resources team.

The Human Resource Administrator will provide day-to-day human resource administrative support and contribute to the long-term development of the HR function. The role will be based in Rustenburg and report to the HR Practitioner.

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma in Human Resource Management
• Valid Code EB driver’s license
• 2 years experience in a similar environment
• Computer literate (SAP advantageous)

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide all recruitment administration support for A and B appointments.
• Ensure all reference and criminal record checks are carried out fully and in a timely manner.
• Announce new appointments.
• Manage the new joiner process from offer letter through to joining instructions and induction.
• Provide HR support and advice to employees and line managers, explaining policies and procedures in a timely and effective manner.
• Handle maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave processes and queries.
• Handle health, safety and IOD processes and queries.
• Administer the performance management system.
• Enter data into the HR system so that accurate records are maintained.
• Provide data for and prepare management information reports.
• Liaise with payroll and distribute payslips.
• Process medical aid/fund entries and withdrawals.
• Process death and disability claim documents.
• Capture disciplinary records into SAP.
• Administer the recording of absence and vacation leave.
• Administer probationary review periods.
• Maintain the personnel filing system and safeguard files and documentation.
• Manage the leave administration process.
• Provide support in investigations for disciplinary and grievance procedures.
• Distribute/disseminate policies and convey related communication.
• Administer employee/study loan and bursary documentation.
• Answer all channelled HR administration-related queries from employees and managers in the business and ensure their resolution in accordance with service standards.