Hr & Payroll Administrator – Hout Bay

O'Brien Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic recruitment agency in Cape Town seeks an experienced HR & Payroll Administrator to manage payroll processes and support HR functions. Ideal candidates should have at least 5 years of experience, proficiency in Sage VIP Payroll, and excellent communication skills. This role requires a self-managed and organized individual who can commute to Hout Bay, working Monday to Friday 07:30 – 16:30.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in payroll administration and HR.
• Strong understanding of labour legislation and HR best practices.
• Self-managed, organized, and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full payroll process for all group companies.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Support the implementation of HR policies and procedures.
• Monitor compliance with labour legislation.
• Act as the first point of contact for payroll and HR queries.

Skills

Payroll administration

HR best practices

Excellent communication

Sage VIP Payroll

Excel proficiency

Tools

Sage VIP Payroll

Excel

Job description

Join a dynamic and growing team in the heart of the fishing industry! Pescaluna operates multiple vessels and a fish processing factory based in Hout Bay. As we continue to expand, we’re looking for an experienced HR & Payroll Administrator to support our operations and ensure excellence across all HR and payroll functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full payroll process for all group companies.

• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring smooth transitions.

• Support the implementation and communication of HR policies and procedures.

• Monitor compliance with labour legislation (BCEA, COIDA, and other sector-specific laws).

• Act as the first point of contact for payroll and HR queries.

• Maintain accurate employment contracts and attendance records (experience with Eco-Time advantageous).

• Prepare and process disciplinary and grievance documentation.

• Assist with Workmen’s Compensation claims.

• Compile and submit statutory reports and returns (PAYE, UIF, SDL, IRP5, etc.).

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in payroll administration and HR.

• Proficient in Sage VIP Payroll and Excel.

• Strong understanding of labour legislation and HR best practices.

• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal.

• Self-managed, organized, and able to work independently.

• Must be a South African Citizen or have a valid work permit (minimum 3 years).

• Must be able to commute to Hout Bay (Monday to Friday, 07:30 – 16:30).