Job Responsibilities
Updating databases, such as sick and maternity leave
Documents, such as employee contracts, employee files, etc.
Reviewing and updating company policy and procedures.
Assisting with payroll by providing the correct employee information, eg. leave taken
Helping with various arrangements, such as travel or processing expenses
What to Study
Human Resource Management: Certificate Course
Human Resource Management professionals deal with every aspect of an employee’s time at a company. This Certificate course gives you a more advanced level of skill.
Human Resource Management: Short Course
Human Resource Management (HRM) deals with managing the employees of a company. It is also responsible for the hiring, training and assessment of staff.
N4 Human Resource Management Course
This course will teach you all of the basics of Human Resources. It will give you a wide range of skills from Entrepreneurship to Management Communication.
How can I Become an HR Administrator?
To become an HR administrator, you need to have a qualification in HR. You should also have a few years of work experience behind your name. Use the steps below as a guide to help you.Get Educated
Skills Academy offers a range of Human Resource Management courses through distance learning. So you’re bound to find a course that suits your needs.- Accredited Courses (NATED)
- Non-accredited Courses (Provider Programme)
Work as an HR Intern
Many big companies offer internships to students after they have completed their studies. An internship gives you the opportunity to gain much needed work experience. You can also network which can lead to a job.Apply for an Entry-Level job
Once you have some experience, you can apply for entry-level jobs in HR. Most companies offer on-the-job training. This means that you will be able to learn more about the job and improve your skills.What are the Benefits of Being an HR Administrator?

- You can work in almost any field.
- There is always something new to learn.
- Your salary expectations are high.
- There is room for career growth.
- You get to work with different types of people.
What can I Earn?
The HR field is known to have a decent salary range. On average, an HR administrator can earn about R 13 069 on a monthly basis in South Africa.Skills Needed

Where can I Work?
As an HR administrator, you can work at almost any organisation or company. This includes the following:- Government departments
- Financial companies
- Municipalities
- Self-employment
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