Office / HR Manager
Job Description
Fourways, Sandton, South Africa Posted on 14/05/2026
A prominent player in the renewable energy space is looking for a highly organised and proactive Office / HR Coordinator to lead day-to-day operations and administrative functions. This critical 3-4-month maternity leave contract requires an agile professional to oversee operations across two entities, ensuring seamless business continuity. Start date: Mid July 2026.
Positioned in Fourways, Gauteng, this full-time, in-office role (07h30-16h00) is ideal for a versatile administrator who thrives in a high-output environment and enjoys a blend of finance, HR, and operational management.
Key Responsibilities- Financial Administration & Control: Facilitate the full accounts payable cycle by preparing weekly payment schedules and supplier packs; verify invoices and Goods Received Vouchers (GRVs) against accounting records.
- Payment Management: Execute supplier payments, manage Proof of Payments (POPs), and perform meticulous reconciliations for credit and fleet cards.
- Revenue Support: Draft customer invoices with all necessary supporting documentation and manage client portals and vendor credit applications.
- HR & Payroll Coordination: Act as the internal liaison for outsourced HR providers; maintain precise employee files, leave trackers, and timesheets.
- Compliance & Benefits: Administer employee benefits (RA and Medical Aid), oversee overtime documentation, and ensure Health & Safety compliance and training renewals remain current.
- Operational Oversight: Direct the scheduling for daily services and small works projects; coordinate all project-related travel logistics and expenses.
- Contract Management: Monitor Service Level Agreement (SLA) renewals, identify upselling opportunities, and suggest service improvements.
- Procurement & Inventory: Manage the end-to-end procurement of project materials; conduct regular stock takes, process GRVs, and allocate inventory to specific jobs.
- Business Improvement: Support the Directors with ongoing operational developments and administrative enhancements.
- Experience: Proven track record in a multi-disciplinary Office Management or Business Administration role.
- Functional Expertise: Demonstrated experience handling finance administration (AP/AR), payroll coordination, and procurement.
- Operational Skill: Ability to manage complex scheduling and project logistics independently.
- Technical Proficiency: Advanced capability in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with accounting or ERP systems.
- Communication: Professional verbal and written communication skills suitable for stakeholder and vendor management.
- Attributes: Exceptional attention to detail, the ability to multitask under pressure, and a solution-focused mindset.
- Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
- Microsoft Word & Outlook
- Accounting Software (e.g., Xero, Pastel, or similar)
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