Payroll and HR Officer

A vacancy has been confirmed for a Payroll and HR Officer based in Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal. The successful candidate will join an established team within the hr jobs function.

Overview

The organisation is investing in its Umhlanga operation, and this Payroll and HR Officer position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the hr jobs function and contribute to the wider KwaZulu-Natal business.

Expect a structured first ninety days, with onboarding milestones, regular check-ins, and an early focus on getting comfortable with the systems and processes that underpin the Umhlanga team.

Equally, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Umhlanga also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.

Your Workplace

In addition, the environment blends desk-based administrative work with frequent interactions across the business. Confidentiality, fairness and compliance underpin the work.

Notably, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.

Importantly, a respectful, professional environment is the standard in KwaZulu-Natal. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

About Umhlanga

Working in Umhlanga means a place near the Berea office node, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the KwaZulu-Natal region, and the Umhlanga office benefits from those long-standing connections.

Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Umhlanga.

Many candidates already living within reach of Umhlanga cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local KwaZulu-Natal economy.

Your Role

• Support managers with disciplinary, grievance and incapacity processes
• Coordinate performance management cycles and calibration sessions
• Manage relationships with unions and prepare for wage negotiations
• Manage benefits, pension or provident fund and medical aid administration
• Support organisational design, job evaluation and grading processes
• Manage end-to-end recruitment from briefing to onboarding

Candidate Profile

• Excellent written and verbal communication in English
• Sound understanding of EE and B-BBEE compliance reporting
• Member or affiliate of SABPP or IPM is an advantage
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Coaching mindset with the ability to support line managers
• Sound knowledge of the LRA, BCEA, EEA and Skills Development Act

If most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.