People Services Officer

About the role

Our client is looking for a proactive People Services Officer to join their HR team in Durban. The role focuses on delivering accurate payroll, managing time and attendance, and supporting occupational health, safety, and ESG initiatives while ensuring compliance with South African labour legislation.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and process payroll inputs accurately and on time.
• Maintain employee time and attendance records and resolve related queries.
• Prepare payroll, compliance, and management reports.
• Support ESG reporting and sustainability projects.
• Assist with occupational health and safety compliance, audits, and reporting.
• Keep employee records up‑to‑date and ensure adherence to company policies.
• Liaise with managers to address people services and operational needs.

Required profile

• National Diploma or Degree in Finance, Payroll Administration, Human Resources or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in payroll, HR administration, finance or a similar people services role.
• Strong knowledge of South African labour legislation.
• Excellent organisational, analytical and problem‑solving abilities.

Required skills

• Experience with payroll systems such as PaySpace or Sage.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

What we offer

• Competitive remuneration package (negotiable).
• Opportunity to work within a dynamic HR environment.
• Professional development in ESG and occupational health & safety.