HR ADMIN & PAYROLL MANAGER

Introduction

Farmwise Marketing was founded in 1989 by a group of visionary farmers. Over the years, it has transformed into a retail powerhouse, supplying premium fresh produce from a state-of-the-art facility to leading retailers across South Africa and expanding its presence in global markets like Dubai. Farmwise epitomizes owner-managed dedication, delivering top-tier fresh produce with unparalleled expertise and a robust logistics network.

Duties & Responsibilities

The HR Administration & Payroll Manager is responsible for the full, end-to-end management of HR administration, payroll processing, and HRIS governance within Farmwise Marketing. This role ensures that all employee data, payroll activities, HR processes, and statutory requirements are executed accurately, timeously, and in full compliance with company policies and South African labour legislation. The incumbent is expected to take 100% ownership and accountability for the HR administrative and payroll function, ensuring seamless operations, data integrity, and exceptional service delivery to internal stakeholders. This includes acting as the system champion for Sage 300 People and all its modules, driving optimisation, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

Payroll Management (Sage 300 People)

▪ Full-cycle payroll processing on Sage 300 People HR Information System (HRIS) Management

▪ System ownership, data integrity, and reporting HR Administration

▪ Employee lifecycle, records, and HR documentation Compliance & Governance

▪ Labour legislation, statutory returns, and EE reporting Skills Development

▪ WSP/ATR submissions, SETA liaison, and learnerships Immigration Compliance

▪ Foreign national permit tracking and employer obligations Employee Support & Stakeholder Engagement

▪ Query resolution, stakeholder engagement, and communication People Management

▪ Leadership of the HR/payroll team and capability building Continuous Improvement

▪ Process optimisation, automation, and best practice

Desired Experience & Qualification

▪ Minimum: National Senior Certificate (Grade 12 / Matric) or equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification.

▪ National Diploma or Degree in Human Resources Management, Payroll Administration, Labour Relations, or a related field (NQF Level 6 or higher preferred).

▪ Postgraduate qualification in HR or Business Administration is advantageous.

▪ Minimum 5–7 years' experience in HR administration and payroll management within a medium-to-large organisation.

▪ Proven, hands-on experience managing the full payroll function on Sage 300 People, this is a non-negotiable requirement.

▪ Demonstrated experience with SARS e@syFile, EMP201/EMP501 submissions, and IRP5/IT3a processing.

▪ Experience with EE reporting (EEF2/EEF3) and employment equity committee facilitation.

▪ Experience with WSP/ATR preparation and SETA submissions.

▪ Experience within the agricultural, fresh produce, or FMCG sector (advantageous).

▪ Experience managing foreign national employee compliance and permit tracking (advantageous).

▪ Exposure to multi-entity or group payroll environments (advantageous).

▪ Sage 300 People Payroll

▪ Jarrison Time and Attendance

Package & Remuneration

Basis Salary - R 30 000.00 - R35 00.00.

Momentum Life Cover - (2x Annual Salary)

Momentum Funeral Plan - R20 000.00 p.p

Alexander Forbes Pension Fund - 5% Company Contribution & 5% Employee Contribution