HR, Payroll & Compliance Officer

M3 Human Capital Management (Pty) Ltd; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company based in Paarl is seeking a proactive HR, Payroll & Compliance Officer. You will take ownership of HR, payroll, and compliance functions. The ideal candidate should have 3-5 years of experience, a relevant qualification, and proficiency in South African labour legislation. This role demands organization, professionalism, and strong interpersonal skills to support smooth HR operations and payroll processing.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role in the agricultural or manufacturing sectors.
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport.

Responsibilities

• Full payroll processing and statutory submissions.
• Maintain employee records and HR systems.
• Support audits, inspections, and certifications.

Skills

Proficiency in SARS eFiling

Proficiency in EasyFile

Proficiency in payroll systems

Strong knowledge of South African labour legislation

MS Office (Excel essential)

Education

Relevant qualification in HR, Payroll, or Business Administration

Tools

Farm Costing Solutions (FCS)

Job description

Please note that M3 is hiring on behalf of another company.

Owloon Fruit Farm, based in Paarl, is seeking a proactive HR, Payroll & Compliance Officer to take ownership of the day-to-day HR, payroll and compliance administration functions.

The ideal candidate will be organised, approachable, and confident in handling a wide range of HR and administrative tasks with professionalism.

This role is best suited to someone who enjoys being hands-on and supporting people - ensuring smooth HR operations, accurate payroll processing, and compliance with all relevant legislation and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Payroll Management: Full payroll processing and statutory submissions (PAYE, UIF, SDL, COID); Manage SARS submissions (EMP201, EMP501, IRP5s) and UI19/COID returns; Maintain payroll records, reconciliations, reporting, and labour costing (FCS/software).
• HR Administration: Maintain employee records and HR systems; Recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and exits; Advise on HR policies, labour law, and employee benefits (including housing/ESTA); Assist with Employment Equity reporting.
• Compliance: Support audits, inspections, and certifications (GlobalG.A.P., WIETA, SIZA, etc.); Provide payroll/HR documentation for compliance; Assist with Health & Safety recordkeeping.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in HR, Payroll, or Business Administration.
• 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role in the agricultural or manufacturing sectors.
• Proficiency in SARS eFiling, EasyFile, and payroll systems.
• Proficiency in Farm Costing Solutions (FCS) and MS Office (Excel essential).
• Strong knowledge of South African labour legislation (BCEA, LRA, COID, ESTA, Employment Equity Act).
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport.

Commencement date: As soon as possible.

Please apply online at www.m3online.co.za before 09:00 on 11 November 2025.

For general enquiries, contact our team at M3 Human Capital Management on 021 863 1444.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates are contacted. If you don’t hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application was unsuccessful.