Hr And Payroll Clerk

University Of Fort Hare; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent university in South Africa seeks a confident and professional HR and Payroll Clerk to manage human resources and oversee payroll for monthly and bi-weekly employees. The role requires strong interpersonal skills and effective communication at all levels, along with a payroll qualification and at least 5 years of payroll experience. Responsibilities include processing salaries, maintaining employee records, managing HR policies, and ensuring compliance. A dynamic opportunity to support the HR function in a reputable institution.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' payroll experience, including experience on VIP.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly salaries and bi-weekly wages on Sage VIP.
• Maintain employee records, contracts, onboarding, and terminations.
• Manage HR policies, disciplinary processes, and staff communication.
• Serve as the first point of contact for employee queries.
• Perform company secretarial work including CIPC submissions, annual returns, director changes, and maintaining statutory records.
• Support management with HR compliance and reporting.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold company standards.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Education

Payroll and HR qualification / certificate

Mathematics taken in high school

Tools

Sage VIP

Job description

Banking / Finance / Investment / Insurance / Stockbroking

Human Resources / Recruitment / Staffing / TES

South Africa - Gauteng, Johannesburg - North (Sandton / Midrand / Diepsloot)

A client of ours is looking for a confident and professional HR and Payroll Clerk to manage the human resource function and oversee payroll processing for monthly salaried employees and bi-weekly wage earners.

The ideal candidate must have strong interpersonal skills, the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.

Location

Johannesburg

Requirements

• Payroll and HR qualification / certificate
• Mathematics taken in high school
• Minimum of 5 years' payroll experience, including experience on VIP

Responsibilities

• Process monthly salaries and bi-weekly wages on Sage VIP
• Maintain employee records, contracts, onboarding, and terminations
• Manage HR policies, disciplinary processes, and staff communication
• Serve as the first point of contact for employee queries
• Perform company secretarial work including CIPC submissions, annual returns, director changes, and maintaining statutory records
• Support management with HR compliance and reporting
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold company standards

How to apply

Follow the link to our jobseeker's page. Search for the job title: HR and Payroll Clerk. Click apply to submit your CV.