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SOUTH AFRICAN BOARD FOR SHERIFFS
 
 
 
HR OFFICER 
Duration: 6-month Contract 
Location: Midrand, Gauteng 
Remuneration: Market related 
 
The South African Board for Sheriffs (SABFS) is responsible for the maintenance of the esteem of, the enhancement of the status of, and the improvement of the standard of training of and functions performed by sheriffs, in a manner that enhances access to justice. 
The Board seeks to appoint a progressive, service-oriented and results-driven individual to effectively provide innovative, cost-effective and value-added HR and auxiliary services to the SABFS. 
This position reports to Manager: HR & Auxiliary Services 
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS 
The below highlights the key areas of focus but is not limited to: 
 
General Human Resource Management 
  • Develop and implement induction / orientation programme for new appointees 
  • Maintaining employee records and load onto SharePoint 
  • Assist in drafting/updating job description 
 
Personnel Administration 
  • Recruitment and Selection (in terms of the policy) 
  • Assist with secretarial duties during the interviews 
  • Assist Human Resources And Auxiliary Services Manager in drafting quarterly report 
 
Management of Human Resource Development 
  • Assist in developing an annual human resource development plan 
  • Monitor the training and development programmes 
  • Assist Human Resources and Auxiliary Services Manager in the process of performance appraisals in ensuring that the process is done. 
 
Employee relations 
  • Assist in establishing and maintaining effective communication on issues affecting staff 
  • Assist in developing and implementing programmes to ensure that the relationship with staff representative is on a healthy footing 
 
Leave Administration 
  • Receive and file all leave forms from Finance Administrator 
  • Monthly audit leave 
  • Ensure that Employee complete and submit their leave forms for each and every day they are absent from work. 
 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES 
  • Proven experience in human resource management 
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written 
  • Action-oriented: able to take tasks to completion; excellent project management skills 
  • Meticulous, with high attention to detail 
  • Interpersonal skills 
  • Sound knowledge of all relevant legislation 
  • Able to maintain a very high degree of confidentiality 
  • Able to work well in a team 
 
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE 
  • Matric + 3 years diploma/degree in Human Resources Management. 
  • Minimum 3 – 5 years’ relevant experience in human resources, 
  • Additional training/certification in payroll management would be an advantage 
  • High proficiency in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills are required 
  • Valid driver’s license 
 
 
NOTE: Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates. The preferred candidate(s) will be subjected to a competency assessment, security clearance and qualification verification. 
 
APPLICATION PROCESS 
 
A Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of ID and qualifications should be submitted to jobs@sheriffs.org.za
 
Closing date for all applications – 28 November 2025 
 
NOTE: The South African Board for Sheriffs encourages applications from people with Disabilities.
 
 
 

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