Human Resources Manager

M3 Human Capital Management (Pty) Ltd; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company based in Paarl is seeking an HR, Payroll and Compliance Manager. The successful candidate will oversee payroll processing, HR administration, and compliance activities. A minimum of 5 years’ experience in HR and payroll is required, along with strong knowledge of South African labour legislation. This position offers a dynamic environment to ensure effective HR and compliance management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in payroll, compliance, and HR administration.
• Strong knowledge of South African labour legislation.
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll processing and statutory submissions.
• Maintain employee records and support HR functions.
• Assist with audits, inspections, and certifications.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Compliance knowledge

Payroll processing

HR management

Education

Relevant qualification in HR, Payroll, or Business Administration

Tools

SARS eFiling

EasyFile

Farm Costing Solutions (FCS)

MS Office (Excel)

Job description

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

Our client, Owloon Fruit Farm, based in Paarl, is looking for an energetic HR, Payroll and Compliance Manager with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, the ability to work independently, and a focus on effective payroll, personnel and admin management.

The HR, Payroll and Compliance Manager is responsible for managing all payroll, HR and compliance administration functions within Owloon Agri. The role ensures accurate and timely payroll processing, compliance with statutory payroll requirements, and effective HR support across the employee lifecycle. Compliance responsibilities are limited to assisting external consultants with audits, inspections, and certification requirements.

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; Support 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;
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in payroll, compliance and HR administration (agriculture sector experience advantageous);
• 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.

Note: Commencement date: 1 October or as soon as possible.

Please apply online at www.m3online.co.za before 09:00 on 15 September 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.