Attendance & HR Assistant to Manager (Bellville)

About the role

This role supports the HR Manager in overseeing daily attendance, leave administration and related HR processes for a workforce of around 100 employees in Bellville. You will act as the primary point of contact for staff queries on attendance, sick leave and payroll data, ensuring accuracy and compliance with South African labour law.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor and record employee attendance, absenteeism, late arrivals and early departures.
• Validate sick leave, manage documentation and flag exceptions for escalation.
• Maintain accurate attendance data for weekly payroll processing and generate related reports.
• Coordinate onboarding activities, including system setup, personnel file creation and HR updates.
• Keep employee records, education files and BEE information up to date.
• Support disciplinary, counselling and attendance investigations.
• Prepare and distribute payroll reports and payslips.
• Process IOD claims, terminations and exit documentation.
• Administer bursary applications and maintain bursary records.

Required profile

• Grade 12 (Matric) plus a recognised HR qualification.
• Strong knowledge of South African labour law.
• 2‑3 years of experience in payroll, wage administration, HR or time‑and‑attendance functions.
• High level of accuracy, confidentiality and ability to meet strict deadlines.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook.
• Experience with time and attendance systems.