HR ASSISTANT ROLE BASED IN CAPE TOWN

The HR Assistant will be responsible for supporting the HR Ops Partner during season with all Staff related queries, administration, updates, travel and accommodation arrangements.

 

THE COMPANY

• Founded 17 years ago, unique multi-award winning company with high global reach (clientele and employees)
• The only company to offer a commercial private jet service to the Antarctic continent
• Renowned for their top end luxury and exclusivity
• Extremely complex value chain with extraordinarily high logistical expenses that enable transportation to, and accommodation of Guests on the Antarctic continent
• Highly seasonal business which results in the need for careful planning in both the high and low seasons

 

THE ROLE

• Assisting with logistics pertaining to staff transfers, flights and accommodation
• Extensive communication and coordination between WD and 3^rd parties (accommodation, transfers and flights)
• Asist and support staff during training week in Cape Town
• Assist with the coordination, administration and documentation of kit fittings, and return thereof.
• Ensure accuracy and timely preparation of HR and Staff related tasks before and on each flight day.
• Other duties outside of these will be , but within reason

 

THE PERSON, REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• The person must be passionate about people, the operations of a business and how those 2 topics are intertwined.
• Studied HR or related field (only completed, not still studying)
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in an administrative role
• Be able to quickly resolve staff’s problems or escalate it timeously, in line with business rules and HR principles.
• Must be familiar with common HR best practices
• Having good communication and coordination skills is essential for this role
• Be adept in identifying issues and solving people’s problems
• Proven track record and outstanding ability to ensure accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Dynamic personality
• Excellent administrative and organising skills
• Excellent and proven track record of showing strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
• Able to confidently use computer software (Excel, Outlook)
• Agile, unflustered, manages stress well
• Able and willing to work outside of normal hours (e.g. nights, weekends)
• Has own car and clean drivers’ license
• South African national and based in Cape Town (not negotiable)
• Fluent in English

 

GENERAL

• The above outlines the primary responsibilities for the roles/duties, is not exhaustive and may be changed at any time, dependent upon the operational requirements of White Desert Limited and within the parameters of the position; and
• From time to time, the performance of duties outside the sphere of this job description will be required, as and when necessary, dependent upon the operational requirements of White Desert Limited, this includes but is not limited to actively contributing to the daily maintenance of the White Desert Camps and ensuring a standard duty of care.
• In addition, there is an all-embracing expectation that each team member will work collaboratively within the team framework and that each team member is responsible for maintaining a supportive environment in line with the White Desert ethos.

 

LOCATION

• Cape Town, South Africa

 

Please send your CV, cover letter and include position you will be applying for in subject line to [email protected]