People Team Administrator

Streets; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Streets is a modern, forward-thinking accountancy practice looking for a People Team Administrator to support UK and South Africa operations from our Kenilworth, Cape Town office.

You will manage HR transactions, maintain records, prepare contracts, and support recruitment with a collaborative People team. Experience in SA employment law and HR operations is essential; UK exposure is advantageous.

Qualifications

• HR administration experience is essential.
• Excellent spoken and written English.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Experience collaborating across UK and SA operations is beneficial.
• Comfortable with video calls (Microsoft Teams).
• Proactive mindset to improve processes and ways of working.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR transactional administration across the life cycle of employment.
• Maintain accurate employee records in line with policies and data protection.
• Prepare HR documentation including contracts and offer letters.
• Produce HR and recruitment reports for UK and SA teams.
• Assist recruitment activities and support candidate communications.
• Support HR projects and wider People team initiatives.

Job description

Streets is a modern, forward-thinking accountancy practice with over 33 offices across the UK and growing. We combine the expertise of a national firm with the collaborative, people-first culture of a close-knit practice. Our team supports an impressive variety of clients, from entrepreneurial start-ups to established companies, charities, and family businesses.

Role Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic, fast-growing accountancy and business advisory firm as our People Team Administrator. To support this journey, we are investing in our People infrastructure and processes. This role is based in our Kenilworth, Cape Town office, working as part of a collaborative People team supporting UK and South Africa operations. You will work closely with colleagues across the UK and South Africa using Microsoft Teams, playing a key role in supporting all People in our team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide all HR transactional administration relating to employees' terms and conditions throughout the life cycle of their employment, processing transactions in a professional, efficient and accurate way, ensuring a high level of service.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, ensuring data integrity and compliance with company policies and data protection requirements.
• Prepare HR documentation, including contracts, offer letters, and policies.
• Produce HR and recruitment reports, data extracts, and management information to support both UK and South Africa People Team.
• Ensure statutory and compliance documentation, such as right-to-work checks and certifications, is completed and recorded correctly.
• Support the People team throughout the recruitment process, including advertising vacancies, coordinating interviews, managing candidate communications, and supporting candidate screening and shortlisting.
• Support HR projects, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with employee engagement activities and wider People team initiatives as required.

What We Need From You

• Excellent spoken and written English, with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally across all levels both internally and externally
• Comfortable collaborating via Video calls
• A proactive mindset with the desire to improve processes and ways of working.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the confidence to build relationships across the UK and South Africa.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous experience in an HR administrative or HR operations role is essential
• Extensive understanding of SA employment law essential
• Previous working experience in an international role, particularly UK would be advantageous
• Graduate with a HR qualification (or working towards).
• Desirable: Qualified Psychometrist (or equivalent recognised qualification) with the ability to administer and interpret psychometric assessments used within the UK.

What’s On Offer

• The opportunity to join a collaborative, progressive People team within a growing and forward-thinking firm.
• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
• Exposure to an international client base
• Supportive, collaborative team culture
• Clear opportunities for career progression

As a top 40 UK firm of Chartered Accountants, we go beyond the numbers—partnering with businesses, corporate clients, charities, and individuals to drive success. Whether supporting growing enterprises or guiding nonprofits, we provide expert financial insight with a personal touch.