Junior HR Administrator: Onboarding & Payroll Support

Exceed HR and Recruitment; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Exceed HR and Recruitment in Stellenbosch is seeking a Junior HR Administrator to provide general administrative support to the HR department. The role covers maintaining records, assisting with recruitment, preparing contracts and onboarding, and handling HR data across systems.

You will contribute to compliance, reporting and employee queries in a busy HR team environment. Ideal candidates have Grade 12, 1–3 years in HR admin, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and strong organisational and

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric.
• 1–3 years HR administration experience.
• HRIS and payroll system experience advantageous.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint).
• Able to handle confidential information professionally.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain employee records, files and HR databases.
• Assist with recruitment, interview scheduling and candidate communication.
• Prepare offer letters, employment contracts and onboarding documentation.
• Capture and update employee information on HR and payroll systems.
• Assist with leave administration and employee benefits documentation.
• Support performance management, training and employee wellness initiatives.
• Prepare HR reports and maintain confidential documentation.
• Respond to employee queries regarding HR policies and procedures.
• Assist with HR compliance, audits and general administration.

Skills

Administrative skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Customer service

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Job description

Exceed HR and Recruitment in Stellenbosch is seeking a Junior HR Administrator to provide general administrative support to the HR department. The role covers maintaining records, assisting with recruitment, preparing contracts and onboarding, and handling HR data across systems.

You will contribute to compliance, reporting and employee queries in a busy HR team environment. Ideal candidates have Grade 12, 1–3 years in HR admin, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and strong organisational and