EBD Administrator

SUMMARY:
EBD Administrator

POSITION INFO:

Job Title: EBD Administrator

Department: Human Resources

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

About Our Client:

Our client is a well-established leader in the South African retail sector, known for its dynamic work environment and commitment to operational excellence. They are currently seeking a detail-oriented and service-driven EBD Administrator to join their Human Resources team at their Head Office in Cape Town.

Job Overview:

This is an excellent opportunity for a professional with a relevant qualification and 2–3 years of payroll and employee benefits experience. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring efficient payroll processing, maintaining employee benefits records, and supporting HR administrative functions.

Key Responsibilities:

The EBD Administrator will play an integral role in the HR and payroll departments. Responsibilities include:

Maintaining and updating payroll data on the Oracle Payroll and HR system

Processing daily payroll inputs to ensure timely and accurate salary payments

Managing and filing documentation for:

New hires, terminations, promotions, transfers, and special allowances

Leave balance audits

Salary-affecting inputs

Performing payroll checks and overseeing dispatch

Month-end reconciliations and payment processing

Liaising with HR, divisional offices, retirement fund administrators, and healthcare administrators regarding salary and benefits-related matters

Preparing employment confirmations as needed

General administrative and office duties

Qualifications and Experience:

Minimum of 2–3 years experience in a payroll and employee benefits role

Relevant qualification in Payroll, HR, or a related field

Experience with UK Payroll is advantageous

Strong numerical skills and high attention to detail

Solid knowledge of PAYE, UIF, SDL, and other statutory requirements

Understanding of Sectoral Determination 9 is beneficial

Skills and Competencies:

Proficiency in MS Office Suite; experience with Oracle Payroll and HR systems is advantageous

Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment

Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

Proactive, well-organised, and self-motivated

Collaborative team player with a strong work ethic

Dependable, resilient, and committed to accuracy and quality.