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HR and Payroll Generalist

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Contract type:

Permanent

Location:

Stellenbosch, South Africa

Work mode:

Onsite

Published on:

7 September 2026

What they need


One of our clients located in Stellenbosch, Cape Town is looking for an experienced and hands-on HR & Payroll Generalist to join their HR team.

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive HR and payroll support across the client, ensuring effective employee administration, recruitment, employee relations, payroll processing, statutory compliance, employee engagement and HR reporting. The role serves as a key point of contact for employees and managers and supports the Head of HR in delivering the client's people

Reports to: Head of Human Resources (HR) and Finance Manager (Payroll)

Qualification & Experience:

  • Relevant tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Business Management or a related field.
  • Payroll qualification or relevant payroll training will be advantageous.
  • 3–5 years' experience in a generalist HR role with payroll responsibility.
  • Experience in recruitment, employee relations, performance management and HR administration.
  • Sound working knowledge of South African labour legislation, BCEA, PAYE, UIF and COIDA.
  • Strong working knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel.
  • Experience with SAGE 300/Pastel Evolution and ESS will be advantageous. Experience in a hospitality or service environment will be advantageous. Preferably Skills Development Facilitator (SDF) qualification.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Recruitment & onboarding
  • Payroll & Employee Administration
  • Employee Relations & HR Support
  • Performance Management and Employee Development
  • HR Compliance & Statutory requirements
  • Payroll statutory compliance
  • Payroll accounting & reporting
  • Employee engagement & wellness
  • General administration & support

Non negotiables:

Must have own transport and valid driver’s license

Be open (and positive!) to work on site every day

Have SAGE300 experience

Be able to communicate (understand if people are speaking) English and Afrikaans

Be a positive, bubbly people person!

SDF qualification

Hospitality experience

Should you be interested in the role, kindly send me your updated cv and relevant documents via this email: [email protected]

Pay: R22 000,00 - R25 000,00 per month

Work Location: In person

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