HR & Payroll Assistant

PTY; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd invites applications for an HR & Payroll Assistant in Cape Town CBD. The role supports HR and payroll functions, maintaining records and ensuring compliance with legislation, while assisting with payroll processing using Sage Business Cloud Payroll.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years’ Sage Payroll experience, excellent organisational skills, and strong communication. The position offers permanent, on-site work and opportunities to grow within HR administration

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in HR administration and payroll processing
• Strong understanding of payroll compliance and employment legislation
• Excellent organisational and multitasking skills with attention to detail
• Professional communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update employee records and HR databases in line with legislative requirements
• Handle HR-related queries and provide guidance on HR policies
• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding and offboarding processes
• Administer employee benefits and manage leave records
• Coordinate training and compile compliance documentation
• Support performance review and appraisal cycles
• Prepare HR letters, contracts and notices as required
• Ensure confidentiality and professionalism in all HR matters
• Process monthly payroll accurately using Sage Business Cloud Payroll
• Capture new employees, terminations, salary changes and allowances/deductions
• Manage leave, overtime and other payroll inputs
• Maintain payroll records and supporting documentation

Skills

HR administration

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

Tools

Sage Business Cloud Payroll Professional

Job description

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd | Permanent

HR & Payroll Assistant

Cape Town, South Africa | Posted on 14/09/2026

Red Ember Recruitment is seeking a proactive and detail-focused professional to join our clients team as an HR & Payroll Assistant based in CBD. This role provides essential support across Human Resources and Payroll functions, ensuring accurate employee administration, compliant HR processes, and efficient payroll operations. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, discreet, and confident working with payroll systems and HR processes.

Human Resources Duties

• Maintain and update employee records, files, and HR databases in line with legislative requirements.
• Handle general HR-related queries from employees and provide guidance on HR policies and procedures.
• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding processes.
• Administer employee benefits and manage leave records and tracking.
• Coordinate training sessions and compile compliance-related documentation.
• Support performance review and appraisal cycles.
• Prepare HR-related reports, letters, contracts, and notices as required.
• Ensure confidentiality, accuracy, and professionalism in all HR matters.

Payroll Duties

• Process monthly payroll accurately and timeously using Sage Business Cloud Payroll.
• Capture new employees, terminations, salary changes, and allowances/deductions.
• Manage leave, overtime, and other payroll inputs.
• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation and statutory requirements.
• Assist with payroll-related queries and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain payroll records and supporting documentation.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience using Sage Business Cloud Payroll Professional.
• Proven experience in HR administration and payroll processing.
• Strong understanding of employment legislation and payroll compliance.
• Excellent organisational and multitasking skills with strong attention to detail.
• Professional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).