HR / Payroll Clerk

Recruiter:

Grey Human Capital

Job Ref:

2346146291

Date posted:

Friday, March 6, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

About the Role

We are a growing HR consultancy firm based in Paarl, providing hands-on HR and payroll support to a diverse client base. We require a detail-oriented and people-focused HR Generalist / Payroll Clerk to support our consultants with day-to-day HR tasks and payroll functions.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, works well in a fast-paced environment, and is looking to grow their career in human resource management.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Support

Assisting with monthly payroll processing for multiple clients
Capturing and verifying payroll data
Supporting statutory submissions (PAYE, UIF, SDL)
Assisting with payroll reports and reconciliations

Human Resources Support

Screen CVs, coordinate interviews, and assist with recruitment administration and onboarding
Draft basic HR documents, including employment letters, policies, and correspondence
Maintain accurate employee records and HR files
Capture and manage HR compliance information (e.g., Employment Equity and Skills Development reporting)
Support HR projects and compliance processes

Minimum Requirements

Post matric qualification in Human Resources, Payroll, or related field
1–3 years’ experience in an HR and/or payroll environment
Basic understanding of South African labour legislation advantageous
Payroll system exposure (Sage advantageous)
Strong administrative and organisational skills
High attention to detail and confidentiality
Proficient in MS Excel and MS Word
Strong communication skills (Afrikaans and English)

How to Apply

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