Job Purpose

• Take ownership of all employee lifecycle activities by coordinating recruitment, candidate sourcing, onboarding, probation management, apprenticeships, internships, training and development, competency management, employee movements, and termination processes.
• Ensure the organisation attracts, develops, and retains competent employees while maintaining accurate records, regulatory compliance, and effective workforce planning support.

Responsibilities 

• Coordinate the full recruitment cycle from requisition to appointment.
• Draft and advertise vacancies.
• Screen applications and shortlist candidates.
• Schedule interviews and assessments.
• Conduct reference and qualification checks.
• Prepare employment offers and onboarding documentation.
• Coordinate onboarding and induction programs.
• Build and maintain a robust talent pool.
• Maintain recruitment records and tracking metrics.

Training & Development

• Coordinate all internal and external training initiatives.
• Maintain the internal training matrix.
• Monitor employee competencies, certifications, and licence expiry dates.
• Identify training needs in collaboration with departmental managers.
• Schedule mandatory and refresher training sessions.
• Liaise with external training providers.
• Maintain accurate training records and employee training files.
• Evaluate the overall effectiveness of training programs.
• Assist with skills development initiatives, apprenticeships, and internships.

Compliance

• Ensure training complies with Namibian legislation, client requirements, and organisational standards.
• Maintain records ready for audits and compliance inspections.
• Ensure statutory and mandatory training remains fully current.

Administration

• Prepare monthly recruitment and training reports.
• Track recruitment KPIs and training completion rates.
• Manage the allocated training budget (if delegated).
• Update HR systems with accurate recruitment and training data.

Other

• Assist with time and attendance processing and other general Human Resource functions as needed.

Key Relationships

• Internal: Management, other departments, and employees.
• External: Recruitment agencies, labour brokers, job applicants, educational institutions (universities, colleges, vocational centers), training providers, and skills development facilitators.

Knowledge 

• Sound knowledge of Human Resource Management principles and employee lifecycle processes.
• Strong understanding of recruitment, selection, onboarding, performance management, training, and talent development practices.
• Working knowledge of Namibian labour legislation, employment equity requirements, and HR compliance obligations.
• Familiarity with HR information systems, employee record management, and HR reporting.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience

• Industry background in engineering and manufacturing is highly advantageous.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office (particularly Excel).

Certifications to Acquire Post-Hire

• ISO 9001 (Quality Management Systems)
• ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety)

Functional and Behavioural Competencies

• Excellent organisational and planning skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strict confidentiality and high professionalism.
• Customer service orientation with strong problem-solving initiative.

Closing Date: 24 September 2026