PAYROLL & HR ADMINISTRATOR

Farm Manager SA; KwaMaqoma; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Farm Manager SA is seeking candidates for a Payroll Administration role in KwaMaqoma, Eastern Cape. The ideal candidate will have a Grade 12 qualification, 2+ years of experience in payroll, and extensive knowledge of labour legislation. Responsibilities include managing payroll from onboarding to terminations, maintaining employee records, and assisting with compliance audits. Skills in Sage payroll software and strong communication are essential. This position offers an opportunity to work with a reputable company in the agricultural sector.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Payroll Administration experience.
• Extensive knowledge of Labour legislation (BCEA, LRA, COIDA, EE, UIF).
• Drivers’ License required.

Responsibilities

• Manage Payroll Administration from onboarding to terminations.
• Maintain Employee records and calculation of wages & salaries.
• Assist in creating new policies and procedures.

Skills

Payroll Administration

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Knowledge of Labour Legislation

Computer Literacy

Innovative Thinking

Education

Grade 12 with tertiary qualification in Human Resource Management

Tools

Sage Payroll Software

Job description

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 with a tertiary qualification in Human Resource Management or equivalent.
• 2+ years Payroll Administration and/or Human Resource Functions experience.
• Extensive knowledge of Labour legislation (BCEA, LRA, COIDA, EE, UIF etc.).
• Familiar with payroll software, Sage, is highly advantageous.
• Advanced computer literacy.
• Drivers’ License.
• Farm Accreditation knowledge (SIZA & GlobalG.A.P.) is highly advantageous.
• Health & Safety knowledge in the agricultural sector advantageous.
• First Aid level 1 is highly advantageous.

KEY COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• Ability to work under pressure.
• Be willing to work overtime when necessary.
• Ability to be assertive while at the same time maintaining a high level of respect.
• Have high attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and recordkeeping.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interact with employees at all levels within the organization.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.
• Be deadline driven.
• Be an innovative thinker.
• Be punctual and well organized.
• Be self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Multi-task and prioritize tasks effectively and efficiently.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Payroll Administration from onboarding to terminations.
• Maintain Employee records.
• Calculation of wages & salaries.
• Co-ordination and administration of the farm’s Time & Attendance System.
• Attend to payroll related queries.
• Creating and assisting in new policies and procedures.
• Assists, arranges and co-ordination of training & development.
• Compilation of Workplace Skills Plan & Annual Training report.
• Compilation of employee take-on packs.
• Assisting with job recruitments and selections.
• Creating job descriptions and assisting with job analysis.
• Disciplinary actions.
• Performance management.
• Assist the Director with determining the various aspects of compensation and remuneration of employees.
• Grievances and dispute resolutions.
• IODs & assisting the H&S committee.
• Assisting the workers’ committee.
• Assisting the EE committee.
• Employee benefit administration and liaison with provident fund.
• Ensuring legal compliance with LRA, EEA, BCEA and all other labour legislation.
• Liaising with Department of Employment & Labour (UI-19s, audits etc.).
• Liaising with SETA for discretionary and mandatory grants.
• Co-ordination of all learnerships.
• Act as advisor on all employee matters, laws, disciplinary matters etc.
• Assist with Accreditation Audits (SIZA and GlobalG.A.P.).

ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted