Payroll and HR Officer

Applications are warmly invited for a Payroll and HR Officer role based in Kathu. We welcome candidates from every background across Northern Cape who are ready to grow with us.

What This Role Involves

The organisation is investing in its Kathu 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 Northern Cape business.

Importantly, the organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the Payroll and HR Officer taking on this position.

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

Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Kathu teams, and the new Payroll and HR Officer will feel that from the first week.

What We Offer

Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Kathu contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the hr jobs space in Northern Cape.

Crucially, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.

Practically speaking, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.

Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.

Based in Kathu

Notably, the role is based in Kathu, within the Upington solar corridor. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Kathu and the broader Northern Cape region.

Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Kathu, Northern Cape.

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 Kathu.

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

Equal Opportunity

Importantly, the organisation supports a respectful workplace. Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates across Northern Cape, and recruitment is intended to be fair and transparent.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Kathu.

B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.

Crucially, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Northern Cape.

A Typical Day

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.

Crucially, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Northern Cape operations throw up the unexpected.

No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Kathu.

Importantly, the Kathu office buzzes through peak hours and settles into focused, productive lulls in between, giving you time to plan and reset before the next stretch of work.

Core Functions

• Support organisational design, job evaluation and grading processes
• Drive engagement, wellness and culture initiatives across sites
• Coordinate performance management cycles and calibration sessions
• Support managers with disciplinary, grievance and incapacity processes
• Champion transformation and inclusion across all people processes
• Maintain accurate employee records on the HRIS
• Manage benefits, pension or provident fund and medical aid administration
• Manage relationships with unions and prepare for wage negotiations

Minimum Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills appropriate to the role
• Project management skills for HR initiatives and rollouts
• Member or affiliate of SABPP or IPM is an advantage
• Sound understanding of EE and B-BBEE compliance reporting
• Commitment to fairness, transformation and ethical conduct
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret HR metrics
• Sound knowledge of the LRA, BCEA, EEA and Skills Development Act

If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.