Employee Compensation Coordinator

1 week ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa EDF power solutions South Africa Full time R250 000 - R400 000 per year
About EDF power solutions

EDF Power Solutions—formed from the merger of EDF Renewables and EDF's International Division—is a leading integrated energy solutions provider in Sub-Saharan Africa. With 4 operational wind farms (140 MW), over 1.4 GW of projects under construction, and an ambition to deliver 5 GW of renewable and storage projects by 2030, the company is at the forefront of Africa's transition to sustainable, low-carbon energy.

About The Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Employee Compensation Coordinator to join our People & Culture team in Cape Town. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for approximately 240 employees, maintaining compliance with tax and labour legislation, and supporting employees with payroll-related queries. This is a 12-month contract position, starting 2 January 2026, with a hybrid working model.

Key Responsibilities
  • Process end-to-end payroll across multiple payrolls
  • Ensure payrolls run on time and comply with tax regulations and company policies
  • Maintain and update payroll records (new hires, terminations, promotions, salary changes)
  • Verify payroll inputs with supporting documentation and authorisations
  • Reconcile payroll data and resolve discrepancies
  • Prepare payroll reports for Finance, HR, and external stakeholders
  • Liaise with third-party providers (software vendors, consultants, benefit administrators)
  • Support audits and ensure payroll documentation is accurate and audit-ready
  • Act as first point of contact for payroll-related queries
  • Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to align payroll processes
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation
  • Provide general administrative support and assist with ad hoc payroll tasks
What You'll Need

Qualifications & Certifications:

  • Diploma or degree in Human Resources, Finance, or related field
  • SAPA Payroll Practitioner Certificate
  • Payroll processing training
  • Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills
  • Courses in Labour Law, Tax Compliance, Data Protection (POPIA/GDPR)

Experience:

  • 2–4 years of hands-on payroll administration experience
  • Strong knowledge of South African payroll legislation and statutory reporting
  • Experience with payroll systems (e.g., Sage, Payspace, VIP)
  • Exposure to multi-country payroll or international teams is a plus
  • Experience supporting payroll audits and managing full payroll cycles

Skills & Competencies:

  • High attention to detail and data accuracy
  • Strong problem-solving and reconciliation skills
  • Excellent time management and ability to meet strict deadlines
  • Clear and professional communication skills
  • Collaborative team player with a customer service mindset
  • Ethical conduct and confidentiality in handling sensitive data
  • Proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas)
  • Familiarity with HRIS and ERP integrations
Why Join Us?

This is a great opportunity to contribute to the employee experience and operational excellence of a growing renewable energy leader. You'll be part of a dynamic team driving sustainable change across Southern Africa.

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