Our HR department in Cape Town is seeking a motivated HR Co-ordinator to join the team.
The HR Co-ordinator will support the HR department in various administrative and operational tasks, ensuring smooth and efficient HR processes. This role involves handling employee records, recruitment support, payroll assistance, compliance monitoring and general HR administration.
You’re perfect for this position if you:
- Have an HR-related degree and at least two years of relevant HR experience, including a solid understanding of HR policies, employment law and industry trends
- Are passionate about creating a positive work environment and fostering employee engagement
- Are tech-savvy with experience using HR software (e.g., Rippling or similar) and MS Office Suite (Excel, Word and Outlook)
- Are highly organised, detail-oriented and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, allowing you to collaborate effectively with employees at all levels
- Can demonstrate high levels of professionalism, integrity and discretion when managing confidential information
- Are proactive, self-motivated and eager to learn and grow in your HR career
- Are creative and have a flair for coordinating events
Your role and responsibilities:
Among other tasks, your main responsibilities will include:
Recruitment and onboarding
- Supporting the full recruitment process, including job postings, CV screening and scheduling interviews.
- Coordinating new hire onboarding, ensuring completion of necessary documentation and smooth integration.
- Preparing and distributing offer letters, contracts and induction packs.
HR administration and employee records
- Maintaining and updating employee records in the company HR system (Rippling).
- Ensuring all employee documentation is complete and compliant with company policies and employment laws.
- Administering employee lifecycle processes (e.g., probation reviews, contract changes and offboarding).
Payroll support
- Supporting payroll processing by ensuring accurate and timely submission of HR-related payroll data.
- Addressing queries related to compensation alongside the HR Director.
Compliance and policies
- Assisting in maintaining up-to-date HR policies and procedures.
- Supporting compliance with labour laws and company regulations.
- Supporting health and safety initiatives, including maintaining records.
Employee relations and engagement
- Supporting the HR team in organising employee engagement activities and events.
- Assisting in handling employee queries and concerns, escalating issues where necessary.
- Assisting in coordinating performance management processes, including tracking appraisals and training sessions.
Learning and development
- Supporting training and development initiatives by coordinating sessions, tracking participation and managing training records.
- Assisting in identifying employee training needs.
- (Advantageous): Experience with Skills Development Legislation (SDL) and Annual Training Reports (ATR).
General HR support
- Providing administrative support for HR projects and initiatives.
- Acting as the first point of contact for general HR queries.
- Assisting in reporting and data analysis for HR metrics and trends.
We are a values-driven company
We Care
We care deeply about the needs and well-being of our clients and employees. To us, it's important to create a sense of community in and around our business, where our consultants and our clients can collaborate and learn from one another. Our employees appreciate our strong focus on work-life balance and a supportive leadership team that truly listens.
We Solve
We centre our business around our clients. Our mission is to solve, by providing innovative, creative, and personalised solutions to every client; always recognising that every client's circumstances are different. Employees at Sable International love the challenge of finding solutions and enjoy working in an environment that values problem-solving and continuous improvement.
We Grow
We aim to grow on as many levels as possible. Sable International is an ambitious company with ambitious clients. We help our clients grow their own wealth and businesses while extending our influence in as many areas and expertise as possible. Our people are growing their talents and experience, creating an extraordinary group of successful alumni. We invest in our employees through mentorship, professional development, and opportunities for career progression.
We Enjoy
We are also in business to enjoy ourselves. All our consultants are passionate about their areas of expertise and love meeting our clients. We have an energised and lively working culture. This is one of the things that sets us apart from other professional services firms. Our employees stay with us because of our positive and engaging work environment, where teamwork and collaboration are at the heart of what we do.
Realise your potential

Kendal's story
Group HR Director
Kendal started as an intern in 2015. After completing her internship, she went on to earn experience at Groupon South Africa. In 2016 she returned as an HR Officer. She was promoted to HR Manager in 2018 and is now the Group HR Director, leading on HR policy, strategy, and employee support in all divisions and countries within Sable International.

Tallulah's story
Marketing Manager
Tallulah started as a junior social media strategist in 2014. In 2020 she started assisting the content team, using her journalism background. In 2022 she was promoted to content and traffic lead, before taking on the role of Marketing Manager in February 2023. She now manages a team of 11 creative individuals across content, SEO, PPC, design, social media and front end development.
Join us at Sable International, where we embrace a culture of collaboration, innovation, and growth!
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Why Choose Sable International?
At Sable International we believe work should be a place where you feel supported, inspired and excited to grow – both personally and professionally. Whether you're part of our team or one of our clients, we’re here to build meaningful connections and make a real difference, together.
Here’s why our team loves working here:
- We value you – your background, your ideas and your voice matters.
- There’s always room to grow – with mentorship, learning opportunities and the freedom to explore your path.
- We get that life happens – our managers are flexible and supportive, helping you find balance when you need it most.
- Great work doesn’t go unnoticed – we celebrate wins, big and small.
- You’ll be part of a vibrant, international team.
- And we know how to have fun – with team socials, events and a culture that brings people together.
Come as you are. Grow with us. Let’s build something great – together.
