🚀 We’re Hiring: People Administrator – Lesaka Merchant Division (Merchant), Human Capital, Durban
Lesaka Merchant Division is growing, and we are looking for an organised, detail driven People Administrator to join our Durban team.

The successful candidate will report to the Regional People Business Partner (KZN) or the person so delegated, and will play a key role in supporting core HR operations across the employee lifecycle.

This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who thrives in structured environments, enjoys administrative excellence, and is passionate about delivering high quality support to employees and managers.

💼 What You’ll Do
As a People Administrator, your responsibilities will include:

✨ Conducting pre‑employment checks for all new hires
✨ Drafting employment letters and preparing amendments, including job title, reporting line, and salary changes
✨ Reviewing fuel card usage vs. budget, following up on variances, coordinating approvals, and submitting information to payroll for deductions
✨ Coordinating and submitting all payroll inputs (new hires, terminations, employment changes, AODs)
✨ Handling benefits administration and resolving related employee queries
✨ Managing ECOS applications, including contracts and amendments
✨ Coordinating Injury on Duty (IOD) applications and ensuring timely submission and follow‑through
✨ Facilitating employee onboarding, induction, and supporting the offboarding process
✨ Escalating general payroll queries to the appropriate stakeholders when required

This list is not exhaustive and may evolve based on business needs.

✔️ Minimum Requirements
To be considered, you must have:

🔹 A relevant HR qualification or certificate (advantageous)
🔹 Prior experience in HR administration or a similar support role
🔹 Strong organisational, time management, and administrative skills
🔹 High attention to detail and strong record‑keeping ability
🔹 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
🔹 Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment while managing multiple priorities
🔹 Proactive and solutions‑oriented, with the ability to work independently
🔹 Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with professionalism

🖥️ Technical Competencies

• Proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Strong administrative and data management capability
• Technologically savvy with the ability to adopt systems quickly
• Ability to generate reports and analyse basic HR/administrative data

🌟 Who We’re Looking For
Someone who is:

• Detail driven and organised
• Professional, discreet, and reliable
• A strong communicator
• Able to multitask and manage deadlines
• Proactive and solutions focused
• Passionate about supporting people and HR operations

Preference will be made to support EE / AA measures.

🔗 Ready to Join Lesaka Merchant Division?
🔥 Take the next step in your HR career — apply now!

If you meet the requirements and are passionate about providing exceptional People/HR support, we’d love to hear from you.

Don’t miss this opportunity — submit your application today or share this role with someone who would be a great fit!

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