TRAFFIC Gauteng

Office / HR Manager

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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.
Requirements
  • 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.
Required Software Skills
  • Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
  • Microsoft Word & Outlook
  • Accounting Software (e.g., Xero, Pastel, or similar)

About This Role

Career insights for First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers positions

Salary Benchmark
$63,450/year
Source: O*NET (USD)
Job Outlook
This career will have large numbers of openings.
Key Skills for This Role
Active Listening Coordination Monitoring Reading Comprehension Social Perceptiveness
Common Technologies
Microsoft Dynamics Oracle JD Edwards EnterpriseOne Oracle PeopleSoft Blackboard software Microsoft Access Oracle Database Fund accounting software Intuit QuickBooks