Job Description

HUMAN CAPITAL PROCESSOR (WAGES)

Location: Johannesburg
Industry: Logistics / Shared Services / HR

A leading organisation is seeking a detail-oriented Human Capital Processor to manage and support weekly wage processing across multiple operational sites.

This role is ideal for someone with strong payroll administration experience who can handle high-volume wage processing, ensure compliance, and work accurately under tight deadlines.

THE ROLE

You will be responsible for the accurate processing and validation of weekly wages, ensuring all inputs, allowances, and adjustments are compliant with labour regulations and company policies.

Key responsibilities include:

Wage Processing & Administration

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  Managing weekly wage submissions and ensuring all deadlines are met
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  Verifying and processing hours, overtime, allowances, and back pay
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  Ensuring all wage inputs are authorised and accurately captured
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  Preparing and submitting final wage reports to site management

Timekeeping & Data Accuracy

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  Importing and reconciling hours from time and attendance systems
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  Verifying timesheets against system data and resolving discrepancies
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  Processing manual adjustments for employees working across multiple sites
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  Ensuring compliance with bargaining council rules and overtime calculations

Overtime, Back Pay & Allowances

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  Verifying and processing authorised overtime and back pay
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  Ensuring all back pay is supported by documentation and approvals
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  Capturing and validating allowances (e.g. nightshift, travel, specialised duties)
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  Monitoring excessive overtime and escalating where required

Leave & Compliance

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  Processing leave transactions, including sick leave and family responsibility leave
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  Ensuring all supporting documentation is complete and accurate
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  Maintaining compliance with labour regulations and industry agreements

Third-Party & Labour Broker Coordination

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  Managing labour broker reports and purchase order processes
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  Ensuring accurate reconciliation between wage reports and third-party submissions
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  Coordinating submission timelines and ensuring data accuracy

Documentation & Reporting

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  Maintaining accurate payroll records, reports, and supporting documentation
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  Ensuring all entries are properly recorded and audit-ready
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  Supporting general HR and payroll administrative tasks

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Key requirements:

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  Grade 12 (essential)
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  Minimum 3 years' experience in weekly wage processing
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  Experience working in high-volume payroll or HR environments
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  Strong understanding of time and attendance systems
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  Experience with systems such as:
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    Jarrison (or similar timekeeping systems)
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    Payroll or wage processing platforms
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  Strong Excel and MS Office skills
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  Good understanding of labour and bargaining council rules

WHO YOU ARE

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  Highly detail-oriented with strong accuracy
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  Deadline-driven and able to work under pressure
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  Organised and able to manage high volumes of data
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  A strong problem-solver who can identify discrepancies
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  Proactive and able to work independently
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  A reliable and accountable team player

WHY THIS ROLE

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  Opportunity to work in a high-volume, operational payroll environment
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  Exposure to multi-site wage processing and compliance
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  Key role supporting payroll accuracy and business operations
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  Structured environment with clear processes and responsibilities
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  Opportunity to grow within payroll and HR functions