Payroll / HR Administrator

Wild Dreams Hospitality; Greater Tzaneen Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hospitality establishment in the Hoedspruit area is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll / HR Administrator. Responsibilities include managing payroll, maintaining employee records, and performing bookkeeping tasks. Candidates should have experience in payroll, HR administration, and be familiar with accounting software. The position requires approx. twice weekly site visits, making own transport essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in payroll and HR administration.
• Strong understanding of payroll software and accounting systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Discretion and professionalism required.
• Own transport is essential.
• Availability for approximately twice a week on-site work.

Responsibilities

• Manage and process monthly payroll accurately.
• Maintain employee records and HR documentation.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and terminations.
• Handle bookkeeping duties including invoices and reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly financial and payroll reports.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and payroll tax requirements.
• Provide general administrative support.

Skills

Payroll management

HR administration

Bookkeeping

Communication

Discretion

Tools

Sage

Pastel

Job description

SUMMARY

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive PAYROLL / HR ADMINISTRATOR to join a luxury hospitality establishment in the Hoedspruit area.

POSITION INFO

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing bookkeeping, payroll, and HR administration functions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across all processes. The position will be available at the beginning of next year and the candidate would be required about twice per week for site visits.

CANDIDATE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and process monthly payroll accurately and on time.
• Maintain employee records, contracts, and HR documentation.
• Assist with recruitment administration, onboarding, and terminations.
• Handle bookkeeping duties including capturing invoices, reconciliations, and petty cash.
• Prepare monthly financial and payroll reports for management.
• Ensure compliance with labour laws, company policies, and payroll tax requirements.
• Provide general administrative support and assist with ad‑hoc HR or finance tasks.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Proven experience in payroll, HR administration, and bookkeeping.
• Strong understanding of payroll software and accounting systems (e.g., Sage, Pastel, or similar).
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Discretion, professionalism, and strong communication abilities.
• Own transport (live‑out position).
• Based within reasonable proximity to the Hoedspruit area and available to work approximately twice a week on‑site.

This is a live‑out role.