Meat Retail HR Administrator – Kempton Park

Location: Kempton Park / Germiston, Gauteng

Recruiter: Avatar Human Capital

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Work Level: Mid-Level / Skilled

Salary: R10,000 – R15,000 per month (Negotiable based on experience)

Posted: 05 October 2026

Introduction

Are you an organized, detail-oriented human resources administrator looking for a permanent career opportunity within the fast-paced meat, retail, and butchery industry? Avatar Human Capital is seeking a dedicated Meat Retail HR Administrator to manage daily HR functions across operational facilities in Kempton Park and Germiston. In this critical administrative role, you will oversee timekeeping systems, monitor attendance and overtime, manage employee personnel records, support disciplinary processes, and ensure seamless communication with payroll. If you hold a Matric certificate, possess strong Excel skills, and bring experience with time tracking software (such as Jarrison Clocking), apply today on applyretail.co.za!

About the Company

Represented by Avatar Human Capital, our client is an established, high-volume operator in the South African meat retail and butchery supply chain sector. Processing and distributing fresh meat products to retail counters and regional consumers requires a disciplined, highly organized workforce operating under strict labour compliance and operational guidelines.

The company culture is rooted in operational efficiency, confidentiality, reliability, and fairness. HR professionals within this environment work closely with store managers, supervisors, and plant workers to ensure smooth daily operations, compliance with South African labour legislation, and flawless administrative execution. Joining this team in Kempton Park offers a stable, permanent role within a vital and growing FMCG industry.

Company Summary

• Industry: Meat Processing, Retail Trade & Butchery Operations
• Company Size: Established Regional Supply Chain & Retail Network
• Work Culture: Organized, Compliance-Driven, Confidential, High-Volume
• Location: Kempton Park / Germiston, Gauteng, South Africa

Available Opportunities

Avatar Human Capital is recruiting a full-time, permanent Meat Retail HR Administrator to serve facilities in Kempton Park and Germiston. Reporting directly to the HR Manager, you will handle day-to-day workforce administration, timekeeping audits, and employee relations support.

Core Responsibilities:

• Timekeeping, Attendance & Overtime Auditing: Monitoring daily clockings using timekeeping software (Jarrison Clocking), resolving clocking discrepancies, tracking absenteeism/late arrivals, and verifying approved overtime against work schedules.
• Personnel Records & Leave Management: Maintaining accurate electronic and hard-copy personnel files, capturing annual/sick leave applications, updating employee information, and ensuring strict confidentiality.
• Disciplinary & Employee Relations Support: Preparing documentation for disciplinary investigations, scheduling hearings, maintaining confidential records, and escalating complex matters to the HR Manager.
• Payroll & Reporting Alignment: Compiling monthly HR statistics (attendance, turnover, overtime logs), verifying timekeeping inputs prior to payroll submission, and resolving employee pay queries.
• Recruitment & Onboarding Administration: Scheduling candidate interviews, compiling starter packs, verifying employment documentation, and conducting new employee HR inductions.

Key Objectives

Your success as a Meat Retail HR Administrator will be evaluated by data entry accuracy, audit compliance, and adherence to monthly payroll deadlines. Within your first 90 days, you will be expected to:

1. Ensure 100% Clocking & Overtime Accuracy: Audit daily clocking records on Jarrison Clocking to eliminate errors, unauthorized overtime, and unexcused absenteeism before payroll cutoff dates.
2. Standardize Personnel Record Keeping: Conduct a comprehensive audit of active employee files to ensure complete compliance with company policies and audit standards.
3. Streamline Disciplinary Administration: Organize and track all disciplinary notices, investigation notes, and hearing outcomes in secure, confidential folders.
4. Maintain Timely HR Reporting: Generate accurate weekly and monthly HR reports on leave balances, absenteeism trends, and headcount movements for senior management.

What You Will Learn

Stepping into this specialized HR administrative role within the meat retail sector provides rich practical experience in operational workforce management. In this role, you will build expertise in:

• Advanced Timekeeping Software: Hands-on operation of systems like Jarrison Clocking to manage shift rosters, complex overtime structures, and biometric data.
• South African Labour Legislation Application: practical enforcement of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) and Labour Relations Act (LRA) within a retail/factory context.
• High-Volume Disciplinary Procedures: Managing formal misconduct documentation, investigation protocols, and CCMA-compliant record-keeping practices.
• Operational Payroll-HR Integration: Aligning time sheet data, shift allowances, and leave accruals with corporate payroll processes.

What You Gain

Joining our client’s team through Avatar Human Capital brings long-term professional stability and career advantages:

• Permanent Full-Time Position: Stable employment contract offering a competitive salary of R10,000 to R15,000 per month based on experience.
• Professional Skill Advancement: Exposure to all facets of HR administration within an essential FMCG and meat retail sector.
• Collaborative Working Environment: Direct mentorship from experienced HR Managers within an organized, supportive team.
• Strategic Gauteng Location: Convenient workplace setting based in Kempton Park with proximity to Germiston and major transit routes.

Experience & Qualifications

Essential Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 / Matric certificate required (An HR diploma, degree, or certificate will be an added advantage).
• Proven experience in an HR administration, payroll support, or general administrative role (preferably within a retail, manufacturing, or high-volume operational setting).
• Prior experience managing attendance, timekeeping clocking systems, overtime tracking, and shift rosters.
• Practical familiarity with time and attendance software (Experience with Jarrison Clocking is highly advantageous).
• Working knowledge of basic South African labour laws (BCEA and LRA).
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office (specifically Microsoft Excel and Word).
• Strong organizational ability, numerical accuracy, and flawless commitment to confidentiality and integrity.

Interview Questions to Prepare For

Candidates applying on applyretail.co.za should prepare to answer the following interview questions during the selection process:

1. “How do you investigate and resolve discrepancies between employee clocking logs and supervisor overtime claims?”
   • Tip: Detail your methodical verification process—cross-referencing clocking raw data on Jarrison, checking pre-approved shift sheets, and consulting supervisors before submitting payroll data.
2. “What steps do you take to maintain strict employee confidentiality when handling sensitive disciplinary documents?”
   • Tip: Emphasize secure electronic folder permissions, locked filing cabinets, avoiding informal discussions about employee cases, and adhering to company privacy standards.
3. “How do you prioritize your workload when payroll cutoff deadlines overlap with urgent disciplinary meeting setups?”
   • Tip: Highlight time management techniques, setting clear daily milestones, keeping payroll verification structured early in the week, and staying calm under pressure.
4. “Why are you interested in pursuing an HR Administrator role specifically within the meat retail and butchery industry in Kempton Park?”
   • Tip: Express your appreciation for fast-paced operational environments, your passion for structured administration, and your goal to grow long-term with an established retail employer.

Career Advice for Applicants

To ensure your application stands out on applyretail.co.za:

• Highlight Timekeeping Systems Experience: Explicitly state any experience you have with Jarrison Clocking, biometric registers, or automated timekeeping systems on your CV.
• Emphasize MS Excel & Data Accuracy: Detail your competency in spreadsheets, data capturing, and report generation, as tracking numbers and hours is central to this role.
• Confirm Kempton Park / Germiston Commute: Ensure that traveling to Kempton Park or Germiston for regular full-time office hours is convenient for you.
• Submit Complete Documentation: Upload your updated CV, Matric certificate, HR qualifications, ID document, and contactable references when applying.

How to Apply & Frequently Asked Questions

How to Apply:

1. Click the “Apply Now” button below on applyretail.co.za.
2. Upload your CV, Matric certificate, post-Matric HR qualifications (if applicable), ID document, and contactable references.
3. Complete the online screening form for the Meat Retail HR Administrator position (Ref: Avatar Human Capital).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

• Is this a permanent position? Yes, this is a full-time, permanent job opportunity.
• What is the offered salary range? The position offers a market-related salary of R10,000 – R15,000 per month depending on qualifications and relevant experience.
• Where is the office located? The position is based in Kempton Park / Germiston, Gauteng.

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