Work-Force
A vacancy has been confirmed for a Payroll and HR Officer based in Bethal, Mpumalanga. The successful candidate will join an established team within the hr jobs function.
The Role
An experienced Payroll and HR Officer is needed to support operations in Bethal. The role forms part of how the business keeps its hr jobs portfolio strong in Mpumalanga.
The successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Bethal team on trust, and the Payroll and HR Officer role will feel that from week one.
Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the hr jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Bethal much easier.
Working in Bethal
Working in Bethal means a place near the Secunda petrochemical hub, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Mpumalanga region, and the Bethal office benefits from those long-standing connections.
Many candidates already living within reach of Bethal cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Mpumalanga economy.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Bethal, Mpumalanga.
Day in the Life
Your day is people-shaped from the moment you log in. You move between recruitment screens, manager calls, payroll queries and the occasional sensitive conversation that needs your full attention. Mid-morning you might be running an onboarding session for new starters, and by the afternoon you’re back at your desk preparing EE or B-BBEE reports. Through it all, you balance compliance with care, making sure that policies are followed and people are heard.
No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Bethal.
Notably, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Mpumalanga operations throw up the unexpected.
Core Functions
- Coordinate training, learnerships and bursary programmes with SETAs
- Coordinate performance management cycles and calibration sessions
- Manage relationships with unions and prepare for wage negotiations
- Roll out HR policies and procedures and train managers on application
- Support organisational design, job evaluation and grading processes
Candidate Profile
- Sound knowledge of the LRA, BCEA, EEA and Skills Development Act
- Hands-on experience with HRIS and payroll systems
- Experience supporting CCMA, disciplinary and grievance processes
- Member or affiliate of SABPP or IPM is an advantage
- Sound understanding of EE and B-BBEE compliance reporting
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.