HR Admin & Payroll Manager

About the role

The HR Administration & Payroll Manager will lead end‑to‑end HR administration, payroll processing and HRIS governance for Farmwise Marketing. You will ensure data accuracy, statutory compliance and high‑quality service to internal stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Full‑cycle payroll processing on Sage 300 People.
• Own the HRIS, maintain data integrity and produce reports.
• Manage employee lifecycle records and HR documentation.
• Ensure compliance with South African labour legislation, statutory returns and employment equity reporting.
• Handle skills development tasks such as WSP/ATR submissions, SETA liaison and learnership coordination.
• Track foreign‑national permits and meet immigration obligations.
• Resolve employee queries, engage stakeholders and communicate HR policies.
• Lead and develop the HR/payroll team.
• Drive process optimisation, automation and best‑practice initiatives.

Required profile

• National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or equivalent (NQF Level 4).
• National Diploma or Degree in Human Resources Management, Payroll Administration, Labour Relations or related field (NQF Level 6+ preferred).
• Post‑graduate qualification in HR or Business Administration is advantageous.
• 5–7 years experience in HR administration and payroll management within a medium‑to‑large organisation.
• Proven hands‑on experience managing full payroll on Sage 300 People (non‑negotiable).
• Experience with SARS e@syFile, EMP201/EMP501 submissions and IRP5/IT3a processing.

Required skills

• Sage 300 People
• SARS e@syFile
• EMP201
• EMP501
• IRP5
• IT3a