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With a strong commitment to environmental and social responsibility, we are seeking a highly skilled and experienced land professional to join our dynamic team.</span></p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Position Summary </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">The Human Resources (HR) Officer will be employed by Imperative South Africa and will support the Spekboom Restoration Project through the delivery of efficient and professional HR administrative and operational services. The role will provide day-to-day HR support under the functional guidance of the Human Resources Manager in the IPT.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">This position is ideally suited to a highly organised, people-centred individual who enjoys HR administration, thrives in a fast-paced and growing environment, and is passionate about supporting employees throughout the employee lifecycle.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Key Responsibilities </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">HR Administration &amp; Records Management</span></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt\">Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, personnel files, and HR databases.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Inter, sans-serif; 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