Business Support Officer

3 days ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa The Legends Agency Full time R250 000 - R400 000 per year


Business Support Officer

Be the backbone of a growing recruitment business,  drive operations, payroll & compliance

Remote | Recruitment Sector | Market-Related Salary | 9am- 6pm

About Our Client

Our client is a specialist recruitment company focused on Interim Management and Executive Search. With a strong network spanning multi-level, multi-sector talent up to C-Suite, they support organisations in achieving strategic goals through high-quality placements. The company is in a growth phase, offering a dynamic and collaborative environment with real impact potential.

The Role: Business Support Officer

This is a vital operational role, supporting the smooth delivery of recruitment services. The Business Support Officer will handle payroll, compliance, and timesheet management while offering hands-on support for vendor management and recruitment operations. If you're organised, detail-focused, and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this is a chance to shape and improve key business processes.

Key Responsibilities

  • 2+ years' experience in business support, operations, or compliance (ideally in recruitment or professional services)
  • Manage and execute payroll processes, ensuring accuracy and on-time delivery
  • Administer timesheets, resolving queries from clients and candidates
  • Ensure full compliance, including right-to-work checks and documentation tracking
  • Support recruitment consultants with daily operations and process improvements
  • Submit candidates through vendor management systems and recruitment frameworks
  • Assist with ad-hoc projects aimed at improving efficiency and operations
  • Maintain accurate reports, records, and process documentation

About You

  • 2+ years in a similar operations, support, or compliance role
  • Experience in recruitment or professional services (preferred)
  • Strong understanding of payroll and timesheet processes
  • Knowledge of compliance standards in recruitment or public sector frameworks
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel, Word, Outlook)
  • Comfortable using CRM or recruitment software
  • Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills
  • Strong communicator with a proactive, adaptable mindset

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