Junior HR & Payroll Administrator

SUMMARY:
In this role, you will play a key part in managing day-to-day payroll processing, HR administration, and compliance.

POSITION INFO:

Job Title: Junior HR & Payroll Administrator

Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented, proactive Junior HR & Payroll Administrator to join our team in Durban. In this role, you will play a key part in managing day-to-day payroll processing, HR administration, and compliance. The ideal candidate possesses strong mathematical aptitude, solid knowledge of statutory requirements, and hands-on experience with Sage systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Payroll Processing & Systems: Administer monthly/weekly payrolls using Sage 300, ensuring high accuracy and strict adherence to deadlines. Manage Sage Employee Self-Service (ESS) and time-and-attendance records.

• Compliance & Reporting: Handle third-party and statutory submissions, including SARS, UIF, WCA, Provident Fund, and Bargaining Council (NBCCI) procedures and online systems.

• HR Administration: Support day-to-day HR operations, maintain accurate employee records, handle queries, and assist with onboarding.

• Communication: Serve as a bilingual communicator to assist staff and manage administrative documentation effectively in both English and isiZulu.

Requirements & Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Grade 12 / Matric (essential).

• Diploma or Degree in Human Resource Management (essential).

• 1–2 years’ experience in a dedicated HR/Payroll role.

• A recognized Payroll Certificate or Diploma (highly advantageous).

Technical & Language Skills

• Sage Systems: 1–2 years of hands-on experience with Sage 300 and Sage ESS (essential).

• MS Office: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Intermediate to Advanced Excel (essential).

• Language Proficiency: Full professional fluency in both isiZulu and English (written and spoken) is essential.

• Time & Attendance: Hands-on experience with automated time-and-attendance systems (e.g., Beyond Attendance) is highly advantageous.

Core Competencies

• Strong mathematical and numerical accuracy.

• Solid understanding of South African labour compliance (SARS, UIF, WCA, NBCCI).

• Excellent organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills.

• Proven ability to work under pressure and consistently meet strict deadlines.