People Operations Administrator

People Operations Administrator | People and Performance

ABOUT MVENTECH GROUP

Mventech Group is a dynamic and growing mining and resources consulting firm headquartered in Centurion, Gauteng. We partner with clients across project sites to deliver innovative, design-led, and technically rigorous consulting solutions. Our culture is built on expertise, integrity, and a commitment to developing the next generation of industry professionals. At Mventech, we live our tagline: Innovate · Design · Consult.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Senior Lead | People and Performance and working in close support of the People Operations Specialist, you will take ownership of the administrative backbone of the employee lifecycle. This role suits a meticulous, deadline-driven administrator who wants to build a solid foundation in HR and payroll administration, with genuine scope to grow into a broader People and Performance career path.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process employee lifecycle events accurately and timeously, including transfers, promotions, role changes, and exits.
• Prepare, issue, and track employment contracts, confirmation letters, and other standard HR documentation.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and audit-ready employee records and personnel files.
• Support the People Operations Specialist with the administrative onboarding of new employees, ensuring documentation is finalised ahead of start dates.
• Coordinate with IT and relevant departments to confirm that system access and equipment are in place for new starters.
• Capture and verify payroll inputs, including overtime, leave, and allowances, ahead of monthly payroll cut-off deadlines.
• Process benefit enrolments, changes, and terminations, and liaise with benefit providers as required.
• Maintain real-time, accurate employee data on the human resources information system (HRIS).
• Act as a first point of contact for employees and line managers on HR administrative queries, leave balances, and payroll input issues, escalating complex matters to the People Operations Specialist.
• Support compliance with Employment Equity and other statutory reporting requirements.
• Assist with policy administration and ensure employees have access to current policies.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and company events.
• Assist with HR audits and ensure compliance with labour legislation and internal policies.
• Track probation periods, contract renewals and expiry dates.
• Assist with timesheet compliance and follow up with employees where necessary.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

You must have:

• A bachelor's degree in human resources, industrial psychology, business administration, or a related field.
• At least one to two years of experience in HR administration, payroll administration, or a similarly data-driven administrative role.
• Working knowledge of HR and payroll administration processes and systems.
• A demonstrated ability to manage confidential employee information with discretion and professionalism.

It would advantage you to have:

• An honours degree or postgraduate qualification in human resources or a related field.
• Exposure to HRIS and payroll platforms such as Sage 300 People or similar systems.
• Experience supporting payroll input processes within strict monthly deadline cycles.

COMPETENCIES AND ATTRIBUTES

• Accuracy and attention to detail: maintains meticulous records and identifies discrepancies before they become compliance risks.
• Organisation and time management: manages multiple documentation and payroll deadlines without compromising quality.
• Confidentiality and integrity: handles sensitive employee information with consistent discretion.
• Clear communication: liaises confidently with employees and line managers to resolve HR administrative queries.
• Process discipline: follows defined HR procedures and document control standards consistently, even under operational pressure.
• Collaborative support: works closely with the People Operations Specialist and the Senior Lead | People and Performance to ensure seamless lifecycle administration.

WHY JOIN MVENTECH GROUP?

At Mventech Group, you will join a close-knit and fast-growing consulting team that values precision, integrity, and professional development. This role offers genuine exposure to HR and payroll administration within the mining and resources sector, with a clear path to grow your career within the People and Performance function as Mventech continues to expand.