Human Resources Clerk Career in South Africa
Explore the official OFO occupation, common tasks, specialisations and approved South African qualification pathways.
Occupation overview
Maintains and updates personnel records such as information on promotions, employee leave taken and accumulated, salaries, superannuation and taxation, qualifications and training.
What does a Human Resources Clerk do?
A Human Resources Clerk keeps employee information accurate and up to date. The work can include recording promotions, leave balances, salaries, taxation details, qualifications and training, as well as supporting personnel records, recruitment administration, rosters and human resources systems.
Specialisations
How to become a Human Resources Clerk in South Africa
- Learn about personnel administration and the handling of employee records, leave, salaries, taxation, qualifications and training information.
- Consider a relevant pathway such as the Certificate: Human Resources Administration, the Further Education and Training Certificate: Human Resources Management and Practices Support, or the National Certificate: Human Resources Management and Practices Support.
- A Higher Certificate in Human Resources Management or the National Certificate: Human Resources and Business Management can provide further relevant preparation.
- Compare the available programmes and confirm current recognition, provider availability and assessment arrangements with SAQA or an appropriate provider.
- Build practical experience in accurate record-keeping and administrative support, including work involving personnel records, recruitment, rosters or human resources systems.
Edupstairs Preparation Guidance
Relevant human resources education can provide a useful foundation, but the best preparation also includes careful handling of confidential employee information, accurate updating of records and familiarity with the types of personnel information used in workplaces. Confirm current programme and provider details before enrolling.
Useful school subjects
- Business Studies
- Accounting
- Computer Applications Technology
- English
Skills that may help
- Accurate record-keeping
- Organising and updating personnel information
- Attention to detail
- Handling information about leave, salaries, taxation, qualifications and training
- Administrative support
- Working with human resources records and systems