SUMMARY:
EBD Administrator
POSITION INFO:
Job Title: EBD Administrator
Department: Human Resources
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
About Our Client:
Our client is a well-established leader in the South African retail sector, known for its dynamic work environment and commitment to operational excellence. They are currently seeking a detail-oriented and service-driven EBD Administrator to join their Human Resources team at their Head Office in Cape Town.
Job Overview:
This is an excellent opportunity for a professional with a relevant qualification and 2–3 years of payroll and employee benefits experience. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring efficient payroll processing, maintaining employee benefits records, and supporting HR administrative functions.
Key Responsibilities:
The EBD Administrator will play an integral role in the HR and payroll departments. Responsibilities include:
Maintaining and updating payroll data on the Oracle Payroll and HR system
Processing daily payroll inputs to ensure timely and accurate salary payments
Managing and filing documentation for:
New hires, terminations, promotions, transfers, and special allowances
Leave balance audits
Salary-affecting inputs
Performing payroll checks and overseeing dispatch
Month-end reconciliations and payment processing
Liaising with HR, divisional offices, retirement fund administrators, and healthcare administrators regarding salary and benefits-related matters
Preparing employment confirmations as needed
General administrative and office duties
Qualifications and Experience:
Minimum of 2–3 years experience in a payroll and employee benefits role
Relevant qualification in Payroll, HR, or a related field
Experience with UK Payroll is advantageous
Strong numerical skills and high attention to detail
Solid knowledge of PAYE, UIF, SDL, and other statutory requirements
Understanding of Sectoral Determination 9 is beneficial
Skills and Competencies:
Proficiency in MS Office Suite; experience with Oracle Payroll and HR systems is advantageous
Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
Proactive, well-organised, and self-motivated
Collaborative team player with a strong work ethic
Dependable, resilient, and committed to accuracy and quality.
