HR and Payroll Administrator

Howland Recruiting; Hout Bay; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing company in the fishing industry located in Hout Bay is seeking a skilled HR and Payroll Administrator. You will manage onboarding/offboarding, ensure compliance with labour legislation, and process payroll for all related companies. A minimum of 5 years in payroll administration is required, along with proficiency in Sage VIP Payroll and Microsoft Excel. This fulltime role offers a salary of R30,000 – R35,000 per month.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in payroll administration and HR.
• Comfortable working with external consultants and internal stakeholders.
• Experience in the fishing industry will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Support HR policies and procedures implementation.
• Monitor compliance with labour legislation.

Skills

Knowledge of labour legislation

Experience in payroll administration

Proficiency in Sage VIP Payroll

Strong verbal and written communication

Self-management

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Job description

Our dynamic, Hout Bay based client is a rapidly growing company in the heart of the fishing industry dedicated to operational excellence and the fishing community. We’re seeking a skilled and experienced HR and Payroll Administrator to contribute to their commitment to excellence.

Duties:

• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring compliance and smooth transitions
• Support the implementation and communication of company HR policies and procedures
• Monitor compliance with labour legislation, including BCEA, COIDA, and sector-specific regulations
• Act as the first point of contact for employee payroll and HR-related queries, escalating where necessary
• Process full payroll for all related companies
• Complete reports and submit all statutory returns (monthly and annual), including PAYE, UIF, SDL, IRP5, and other internal and external reports
• Maintain employment contracts and employee records
• Monitor and maintain attendance systems; experience with electronic timekeeping will be an advantage
• Assist with Workmen’s Compensation claims
• Prepare and process disciplinary and grievance documentation as required by management and IR consultants

Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of labour legislation and its practical application
• Comfortable working with external consultants and internal stakeholders on HR initiatives
• Proficient in Sage VIP Payroll
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in payroll administration and HR
• Self-managed and able to work independently
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Able work in Hout Bay, Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Experience in the fishing industry will be an advantage

Remuneration:

• Salary: R30,000 – R35,000 per month

Forward a detailed CV immediately so as to ensure you don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity!

Should you not hear from us within 10 working days, please consider your application to have been unsuccessful. We will keep your details for future placements – unless you advise that you wish for us to discard your details.