EDF Power Solutions Southern Africa, a merger of EDF Renewables and EDF’s International Division in the region, is a fast-growing leader in integrated energy solutions. With 4 wind farms in operation and over 1.4 GW under construction—including wind, solar, and battery storage—EDF is powering a greener, more sustainable future across Southern Africa.
The RoleWe are seeking a highly organised People Operations Specialist to support the Senior People Business Partner and play a key role in managing HR administration, compliance, employee lifecycle processes, and on-site HR support. Based in Gqeberha, this role ensures efficient execution of people operations and seamless service to employees at both office and operational sites.
Key ResponsibilitiesOversee end-to-end HR administration including onboarding, contracts, and offboarding
Maintain employee records, leave tracking, and assist with payroll updates
Support with labour law compliance, inspections, and employee relations (ER/IR)
Coordinate recruitment logistics, onboarding equipment, and in-office inductions
Assist with performance and probation tracking, documentation, and compliance
Support engagement activities, wellness drives, and team events
Liaise with site managers to ensure HR documentation and H&S compliance
Collaborate with the Talent Team, Compensation & Benefits, and business units
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or related field
3–5 years’ experience in a high-volume HR administration or people operations role
Strong understanding of South African Labour Law
Experience with HRIS systems (Sage VIP, Payspace) and MS365 suite
Ability to work effectively across office and remote teams
Strong communication, time management, and problem-solving skills
Experience in the energy or infrastructure sector
Fluency in a third South African language
Be part of a people-first culture that supports South Africa’s clean energy transition. If you’re passionate about HR service delivery, administration, and supporting operational teams, this role is for you.
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EDF Renewable Energy Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about EDF Renewable Energy and has not been reviewed or approved by EDF Renewable Energy.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is presented as comprehensive, with reimbursements that can minimize out-of-pocket costs. Benefits are characterized as strong in this area and a notable part of the overall package.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company matching is part of the offering, supporting long-term financial security. This element is highlighted alongside base pay as a core value driver.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay practices are described as transparent and merit-based, with policies that avoid salary-history inquiries and comply with overtime rules. These practices signal an intent to set compensation based on role, market, and performance.
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EDF Renewables North America is a market leading independent power producer and service provider with 35 years of expertise in renewable energy. The Company delivers grid-scale power: wind (onshore and offshore), solar photovoltaic, and storage projects; distribution-scale power: solar and storage; asset optimization: technical, operational, and commercial expertise to maximize performance of generating projects, and onsite solutions, through the Company’s PowerFlex subsidiary, offering a full suite of onsite energy solutions for commercial and industrial customers: solar, storage, EV charging, energy management systems, and microgrids. EDF Renewables’ North American portfolio consists of 24 GW of developed projects and 13 GW under service contracts. EDF Renewables North America is a subsidiary of EDF Renewables, the dedicated renewable energy affiliate of the EDF Group.
