Senior HR, Payroll & Administration Officer

Senior HR, Payroll & Administration Officer

Agricultural / Meat-Processing Environment

Location: Farm-based position near Hermon, Western Cape (Farm Vorentoe area)

IMPORTANT: Applicants must reside within 20 km driving distance of the workplace. This is a permanent, fully on-site position with no hybrid or remote-working option.

Salary: R30,000 – R35,000 per month
Employment: Permanent, full-time

Introduction

An established agricultural and food-production business is seeking a highly capable, hands-on Senior HR, Payroll & Administration Officer to join its operations near Hermon.

We are looking for someone with a strong personality, exceptional administrative abilities and a genuine can-do attitude.

This is not a position for someone who prefers a structured corporate environment where responsibilities are passed between departments. The successful candidate must be willing to roll up their sleeves, take ownership, solve problems and get things done.

The workplace is situated on a working farm with a busy production environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

Human Resources & Employee Relations

• Independently manage day-to-day HR administration and employee matters.
• Handle employee contracts, onboarding, terminations and personnel records.
• Support disciplinary processes, grievances and employee relations.
• Manage absenteeism, leave administration and employee documentation.
• Work closely with operational managers, supervisors and employees.
• Ensure compliance with relevant labour legislation and company procedures.

Payroll Management

• Manage accurate end-to-end payroll using Sage VIP / Sage 300 People.
• Process wages, salaries, overtime, shifts, allowances and deductions.
• Verify time-and-attendance information and payroll inputs.
• Complete payroll reconciliations and statutory submissions.
• Resolve payroll queries promptly and professionally.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and meet payroll deadlines.

Administration & Operational Support

• Maintain exceptionally accurate employee records and filing systems.
• Manage documentation, spreadsheets, registers and reports.
• Follow up on outstanding information without being reminded.
• Identify and resolve administrative discrepancies.
• Keep records organised, complete and audit-ready.
• Support operational management with day-to-day administrative requirements.
• Prioritise multiple tasks and take ownership of deadlines.

Non-Negotiable Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' substantial experience across HR and payroll.
• Proven hands-on HR generalist and employee relations experience.
• Strong end-to-end payroll processing experience.
• Sage VIP / Sage 300 People experience is compulsory.
• Exceptional administration and organisational skills are compulsory.
• Strong working knowledge of South African labour legislation.
• Fluent Afrikaans and English.
• Excellent Microsoft Excel and recordkeeping skills.
• Experience with operational employees, wage earners and time-and-attendance systems.
• Strong, assertive personality with a practical, solutions-focused approach.
• A proactive can-do attitude and willingness to get involved wherever needed.
• Ability to work independently and confidently engage with employees and management.
• Stable employment history with contactable references.
• Valid driver's licence and own reliable transport.
• Must currently reside within 20 km driving distance of Farm Vorentoe, Hermon.

Advantageous Experience

Previous experience in agriculture, abattoirs, meat processing, food production or labour-intensive manufacturing.

A relevant HR qualification is advantageous.

The Person We Are Looking For

Someone who takes initiative rather than waiting for instructions.

Someone who notices a problem and takes responsibility for resolving it.

Someone who can be firm when dealing with employee matters, while remaining fair and professional.

Someone whose administration is exceptionally accurate and organised.

Above all, someone who is hardworking, resilient, dependable and prepared to get stuck in from day one.

Location – Please Read Before Applying

The workplace is situated on a working farm near Hermon, in the Riebeek Valley area of the Western Cape.

Applicants must live within a maximum 20 km driving distance of the workplace and have reliable daily transport.

Please verify the actual commute to the Farm Vorentoe area before applying.

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