HR & Payroll Officer

HR and Payroll Officer required in Durbanville.

Have you managed the full HR and payroll function across a group of companies? Ready for your next challenge?

Our client, based in Fisantekraal, is looking for a highly organised professional to take ownership of the end-to-end payroll function while supporting bookkeeping activities.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a hands-on role in a fast-paced, growing organisation, where you’ll contribute not only to financial accuracy but also to employee and operational success across the business.

If you enjoy variety, responsibility, and being a key part of the engine that keeps a company running smoothly, this role is for you.

Requirements:

• Matric, Qualification or equivalent experience in Human Resources with exposure to payroll and basic accounting
• Proven experience in a full-function HR role
• Experience with Iscasoft is advantageous; training will be provided if there is no prior experience
• Working knowledge of Pastel
• Strong understanding of UIF, Compensation Fund, and South African labor legislation
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Basic working knowledge of Google tools (Drive, Docs, Sheets)
• High level of accuracy, confidentiality, and organizational skill

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the full HR function, including onboarding, employee administration, and compliance
• Maintain complete, accurate, and confidential employee files
• Ensure compliance with South African labor legislation and internal policies
• Process weekly and monthly payroll using Iscasoft
• Ensure accurate calculation of salaries, deductions, and statutory contributions
• Resolve payroll-related queries and maintain payroll records
• Manage all UIF matters including registrations, UI19 submissions, and employee claims
• Administer all IOD and Compensation Commissioner matters including registrations, claims, and follow-ups
• Prepare and capture the monthly salary journal on Pastel
• Perform monthly interest calculations on staff loans
• Capture loan interest and related journals on Pastel
• Assist with general bookkeeping tasks once payroll processing is complete
• Provide support to the financial accountants with payroll-related and administrative financial information
• Assist employees on site with inventory-related matters
• Support sourcing of items and services
• Administer staff loans and related documentation
• Issue and track PPE