Junior HR Officer

Stefanutti Stocks; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Durban is seeking an HR Payroll Manager to oversee payroll management for the region. The role requires ensuring timely payroll instructions, maintaining employee data accuracy, and assisting staff with benefit queries. Candidates should have at least 3 years of HR experience, knowledge of labor laws, and proficiency in SAGE 300 People and Microsoft Office. This position aims for high accuracy and effective communication within the HR department.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years HR experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of various labour law acts is essential.
• Ability to manage and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Manage wages payroll for the region effectively.
• Ensure accuracy in payroll instructions for monthly runs.
• Assist employees with benefits-related queries.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Effective interpersonal skills

Ability to prioritize tasks

Self-starter

Attention to detail

Education

Grade 12

Diploma / Degree in Human Resource Management or equivalent

Tools

SAGE 300 People

ESS

Job description

Description

Stefanutti Stocks Coastal is seeking a candidate to deliver accurate, timeous and effective management of the wages payroll for the region.

Primary duties include:

• Ensuring that all payroll instructions are prepared and logged in time for the monthly payroll run for example, receiving and processing of onboarding documents from sites, any contractual variations, new starters, leavers, contractual benefits and staff benefits.
• Accurate recording, monitoring, and managing of the wages employee data base system.
• Assisting employees in resolving any queries related to benefits administration.
• Ensuring compliance of all personnel documentation with the internal policies and procedures and the availability of these records when required.
• Providing various standard and ad hoc reports.
• Ensuring deadlines are ery met and information provided is accurate and up to date.
• Maintaining confidentiality, integrity and compliance to company policies & procedures.
• Providing administrative support to the HR Department where required.

wow? Requirements

• Grade 12
• Diploma / Degree in Human Resource Management or equivalent is preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Proficiency in SAGE 300 People and ESS
• Knowledge of the various labour law acts
• At least 3 years’ HR experience in a similar role
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a demanding environment
• Self-starter
• Ability to ensure high accuracy and attention to detail

We are committed to Employment Equity when recruiting internally and externally. It is company policy to promote from within whenever possible, provided that this supports the achievement of our Equity goals.

This position will be advertised until 19 January 2026.

The started is 1 March 2026, or as soon as possible.