Operations and HR Administrator

Ballito, South Africa Posted on 19/03/2026

A well-established manufacturing company is seeking a highly organised and versatile Operations & HR Administrator to join their small team. This pivotal role serves as the backbone of the facility's efficiency by bridging the gap between physical production and administrative compliance. Working hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

The successful candidate will take full ownership of production data integrity, inventory accuracy, and the end-to-end payroll and HR function. This position is designed for a detail-oriented professional who excels at managing high-volume data while ensuring that both the warehouse floor and the employee payroll run seamlessly and on schedule.

• Capture and maintain KPI production data.
• Maintain and upload product codes (SKUs) within the inventory system.
• Assist with capturing of daily outputs and reporting.
• Prepare and distribute production reports as required by management.

• Complete and authorise finished goods assemblies to ensure accurate stock availability.
• Process stock receiving transactions when required.
• Assist in maintaining accurate inventory records aligned with production output.
• Support inventory accuracy across production and warehouse operations.

• Maintain and update the employee master file.
• Capture and process wages accurately within payroll deadlines.
• Capture and track overtime and night shift allowances.
• Maintain employee records and upload required documentation to the payroll system.
• Capture and track team incentive targets achieved for payroll purposes.
• Provide daily HR administrative support to employees.
• Assist with payroll and HR processes and resolve related administrative matters.

• Strong administrative and data-capturing skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple operational tasks simultaneously
• Good communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under deadline pressure
• Strong organisational and reporting skills
• Confidential handling of employee information
• HR / Payroll knowledge

• Payroll systems (e.g., PaySpace)
• Inventory and production systems (e.g., Dear Inventory)
• Production tracking tools and dashboards
• Microsoft Excel and reporting tools

• Accuracy of production and inventory reporting
• Payroll accuracy and timeliness
• Timely completion of assemblies and stock processing
• Efficient resolution of payroll and HR queries