Production, Inventory & Payroll Administrator

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Join a growing manufacturing business in Ballito as a Production, Inventory & Payroll Administrator!

We are looking for a highly organised and detail-focused administrator to manage production reporting, inventory processes, payroll administration, and HR support—playing a key role in keeping operations accurate, efficient, and running smoothly every day.

Duties & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Production Administration:

• 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.

Inventory & Assembly Administration:

• 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.

Wages, Payroll & HR Administration:

• 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.

Required Skills & Competencies:

• Strong administrative and data-capturing skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple operational tasks simultaneously
• Payroll systems (e.g., PaySpace)
• Inventory and production systems (e.g., Dear Inventory)
• Production tracking tools and dashboards
• Microsoft Excel and reporting tools
• Good communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under deadline pressure
• Strong organisational and reporting skills
• Confidential handling of employee information
• Financial Knowledge
• HR / Payroll knowledge

Should you not receive a response within the next 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Vacancies are advertised on our website, www.talentedrecruitment.co.za should you wish to keep abreast with our active roles.

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