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Job Title: People AdministratorLocation: Game Lodge, South Africa
Department: Human Resources
Reports to: Lodge Manager / HR Manager / Group HR
Role Overview
The People Administrator provides full administrative support to the Human Resources function within a remote lodge environment. The role ensures accurate employee records, compliance with South African labour legislation, payroll coordination, recruitment administration, and general employee support.
This position plays a critical role in maintaining positive staff morale, compliance, and smooth HR operations in a live-in hospitality setting.
Key Responsibilities
HR Administration
Maintain accurate employee files (contracts, IDs, qualifications, disciplinary records).
Prepare employment contracts, offer letters, and confirmation letters.
Ensure onboarding and induction documentation is completed.
Manage probation tracking and contract renewals.
Administer leave records and attendance registers.
Payroll & Benefits Support
Capture payroll inputs (timesheets, leave, overtime, deductions).
Liaise with payroll department/service provider.
Assist with UIF, PAYE, and statutory documentation.
Handle medical aid, provident fund, and benefit queries.
Recruitment & Onboarding
Advertise vacancies (if required).
Coordinate interviews and reference checks.
Prepare onboarding packs.
Ensure compliance documentation (Right to Work, POPIA forms).
Compliance & Labour Relations
Ensure compliance with:
Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA)
Labour Relations Act (LRA)
Employment Equity Act (EEA)
Assist with disciplinary processes and documentation.
Maintain Employment Equity records and reporting.
Support B-BBEE and skills development tracking.
Reporting & Record Keeping
Compile monthly HR reports (headcount, turnover, absenteeism).
Maintain HR databases and spreadsheets.
Track training records and SETA submissions if applicable.
Employee Support
Act as first point of contact for staff HR queries.
Assist with accommodation allocations (in live-in lodge environments).
Support employee wellness initiatives.
Minimum Requirements
Education
Diploma or Degree in Human Resources / Industrial Psychology / Business Administration.
Payroll certification advantageous.
Experience
2–3 years’ HR administration experience.
Experience in hospitality, game lodge, or remote operations preferred.
Experience with Sage VIP / Pastel Payroll or similar systems advantageous.
Knowledge
Strong understanding of South African labour legislation.
Knowledge of UIF, PAYE, COIDA processes.
Familiarity with SETA and Skills Development compliance beneficial.
Competencies & Skills
Strong attention to detail
High level of confidentiality and integrity
Strong administrative and organisational skills
Excellent communication skills
Ability to work independently in a remote lodge environment
Computer literacy (MS Office – especially Excel)
Personal Attributes
Approachable and professional
Strong interpersonal skills
Calm under pressure
Solution-oriented
Discreet and ethical
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