Assistant HR Manager

Fouche & Co Recruitment; Hillcrest; On-site; ZAR 223,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

Fouche & Co Recruitment in KwaZulu-Natal is seeking a Payroll & HR Assistant to oversee the monthly payroll for 200–300 employees and provide essential HR administrative support across general functions at the group’s head office.

Reporting to the HR Manager, you will handle input, allowances, deductions, leave, and employee records, resolve payroll queries, and maintain accurate personnel files with discretion and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric completed.
• Tertiary HR qualification or certification is advantageous.
• Proven experience in monthly payroll processing, preferably with Sage VIP or similar software.
• Experience handling payroll for 200–300 employees.
• Valid driver’s licence and reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Process and balance full-function monthly payroll.
• Manage payroll input, processing of allowances, deductions and leave administration.
• Assist HR Manager with day-to-day HR operations and admin duties.
• Maintain accurate employee records and personnel files.
• Resolve payroll and HR-related queries from employees professionally.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Matric/Grade 12

HR qualification (advantage)

Tools

Sage VIP

Job description

A prominent and well-established South African retail group operating in the fast-paced grocery and fresh market sector.

Reporting directly to the HR Manager at the group’s head office, the Payroll & HR Assistant will oversee the monthly payroll processing for employees and provide essential administrative support across general HR functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing and balancing full-function monthly payroll.
• Managing payroll input, processing allowances, deductions, and leave administration.
• Assisting the HR Manager with day-to-day HR operational and administrative duties.
• Maintaining accurate employee record systems and personnel files.
• Resolving payroll and HR-related queries from employees in a professional manner.

Requirements

• Grade 12 / Completed Matric qualification.
• Tertiary qualification or certification in Human Resources (highly advantageous).
• Proven experience in monthly payroll processing (experience with Sage VIP or similar payroll software preferred).
• Experience managing payroll for a headcount of 200–300 employees.
• Valid driver’s licence and reliable personal vehicle.

Attributes

• High level of accuracy and exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time-management capabilities.
• Trustworthy with a high degree of confidentiality and integrity.
• Clear, professional communication skills.

Salary

R20 000 – R25 000CTC per month.