Our client, an auditing, accounting and advisory firm based in Cape Town, has a position available for a Payroll & HR Administrator to join their team. The ideal candidate is a driven individual with strong administration skills and superb attention to detail, paired with the ability to perform tasks efficiently and within deadlines.

The main focus of the role will be to provide assistance with the full payroll function for different entities, and provide HR administrative support to the HR department and the firm.

Duties will include (but not be limited to): Payroll Administration: *Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, salary disbursement, leave management, and reporting in compliance with legislation *Prepare and process payroll-related returns, reports, and documentation to meet statutory obligations *Process staff salaries each pay period, updating overtime, adjustments, penalties, and leave on the payroll system *Handling staff pension, group life, and medical aid contributions *Verify accuracy of payroll reports and deductions before finalising pay runs *Distribute payslips on time *Administer IRP5 issuance and reconcile year-end tax and leave accruals *Generate UIF documentation for terminations, maternity, illness, death, and adoption benefits. HR & Admin Support pertaining to: *All general day-to-day HR *Recruitment & Selection *Onboarding & Induction *Resignations & exit interviews *SAICA & SAIPA related matters *HR Marketing and PR *SETA Learnership and Government Grants *Employment Equity *Occupational Health and Safety *General front office tasks *all other tasks related to the role.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience:
• Matric required, a relevant tertiary qualification will be advantageous;
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role, especially with Payroll administration experience;
• Strong computer proficiency (MS Office - specifically Excel);
• Excellent communication skills.

In line with the company’s Employment Equity policy and requirements, preference will be given to suitably qualified persons from designated groups.

Please apply online at www.m3online.co.za before 09:00 on 15 December 2025.

For general enquiries, contact our team at M3 Human Capital Management on 021 863 1444.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates are contacted. If you don’t hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application was unsuccessful.