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Senior HR Administrator

Sea Harvest Corporation (Pty) Ltd
Cape Town Full-day Full-time

Description:

From a humble fishing company established in 1964, the Sea Harvest Group has grown to become a leading seafood, aquaculture, agri-processing and branded Fast-moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) business that’s recognized and respected throughout South Africa and the world. From here, the group has built its national and global footprint, developing a strong reputation and fostering solid long-term relationships with its geographically diverse international customer base.

We are looking for an experienced and highly organized Senior HR Administrator to join our HR team and provide high-quality administrative support across the full employee lifecycle.

  • Reporting to: HR Business Partner
  • Department: Human Resources
  • Location: South Arm Road, V&A Waterfront

Purpose

  • Responsible for managing and overseeing accurate and timely weekly and monthly payroll processes while supporting general HR operations (i.e. employee relations; recruitment support; performance agreements). This role ensures compliance with employment legislation, provides guidance to employees and maintains high quality HR records.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

  • Provide comprehensive HR administrative support from onboarding and offboarding
  • Prepare contracts, change letters and other HR documentation in line with company policies.
  • Support payroll processes by ensuring accurate and timely HR data.
  • Coordinate recruitment administration (fleet & shores) including interview scheduling and pre-employment checks (criminal checks, ID & qualifications verifications)
  • As a first point of contact for HR queries, escalating complex issues where appropriate
  • Support HR reporting, audits and compliance requirements
  • Prepare and maintain case files for disciplinaries, grievances and CCMA related matters.
  • Maintain IR Matrix on SAGE – with monthly updates.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

  • 3-5 years HR Administration experience including payroll admin responsibilities (weekly wages & monthly salaried)
  • Proficient with HRIS and payroll system – SAGE knowledge is essential.
  • Employee Benefits Administration (Medical Aid/Pension&Provident Fund)

KNOWLEDGE & COMPETENCIES

  • Knowledge of LRA, BCEA & EE Acts and associated Regulations
  • Excellent Administrator; gets tasks done accurately, efficiently and on time, despite numerous interruptions during each working day
  • Above average MS Office Proficiency (especially Excel & Word).








Requirements:

From a humble fishing company established in 1964, the Sea Harvest Group has grown to become a leading seafood, aquaculture, agri-processing and branded Fast-moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) business that’s recognized and respected throughout South Africa and the world. From here, the group has built its national and global footprint, developing a strong reputation and fostering solid long-term relationships with its geographically diverse international customer base.

We are looking for an experienced and highly organized Senior HR Administrator to join our HR team and provide high-quality administrative support across the full employee lifecycle.

  • Reporting to: HR Business Partner
  • Department: Human Resources
  • Location: South Arm Road, V&A Waterfront

Purpose

  • Responsible for managing and overseeing accurate and timely weekly and monthly payroll processes while supporting general HR operations (i.e. employee relations; recruitment support; performance agreements). This role ensures compliance with employment legislation, provides guidance to employees and maintains high quality HR records.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

  • Provide comprehensive HR administrative support from onboarding and offboarding
  • Prepare contracts, change letters and other HR documentation in line with company policies.
  • Support payroll processes by ensuring accurate and timely HR data.
  • Coordinate recruitment administration (fleet & shores) including interview scheduling and pre-employment checks (criminal checks, ID & qualifications verifications)
  • As a first point of contact for HR queries, escalating complex issues where appropriate
  • Support HR reporting, audits and compliance requirements
  • Prepare and maintain case files for disciplinaries, grievances and CCMA related matters.
  • Maintain IR Matrix on SAGE – with monthly updates.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

  • 3-5 years HR Administration experience including payroll admin responsibilities (weekly wages & monthly salaried)
  • Proficient with HRIS and payroll system – SAGE knowledge is essential.
  • Employee Benefits Administration (Medical Aid/Pension&Provident Fund)

KNOWLEDGE & COMPETENCIES

  • Knowledge of LRA, BCEA & EE Acts and associated Regulations
  • Excellent Administrator; gets tasks done accurately, efficiently and on time, despite numerous interruptions during each working day
  • Above average MS Office Proficiency (especially Excel & Word).








  • Reporting to: HR Business Partner
  • Department: Human Resources
  • Location: South Arm Road, V&A Waterfront
  • Responsible for managing and overseeing accurate and timely weekly and monthly payroll processes while supporting general HR operations (i.e. employee relations; recruitment support; performance agreements). This role ensures compliance with employment legislation, provides guidance to employees and maintains high quality HR records.
  • Provide comprehensive HR administrative support from onboarding and offboarding
  • Prepare contracts, change letters and other HR documentation in line with company policies.
  • Support payroll processes by ensuring accurate and timely HR data.
  • Coordinate recruitment administration (fleet & shores) including interview scheduling and pre-employment checks (criminal checks, ID & qualifications verifications)
  • As a first point of contact for HR queries, escalating complex issues where appropriate
  • Support HR reporting, audits and compliance requirements
  • Prepare and maintain case files for disciplinaries, grievances and CCMA related matters.
  • Maintain IR Matrix on SAGE – with monthly updates.
  • 3-5 years HR Administration experience including payroll admin responsibilities (weekly wages & monthly salaried)
  • Proficient with HRIS and payroll system – SAGE knowledge is essential.
  • Employee Benefits Administration (Medical Aid/Pension&Provident Fund)
  • Knowledge of LRA, BCEA & EE Acts and associated Regulations
  • Excellent Administrator; gets tasks done accurately, efficiently and on time, despite numerous interruptions during each working day
  • Above average MS Office Proficiency (especially Excel & Word).
10 Jan 2026;   from: careers24.com

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