Administrative Assistant – Payroll Jobs at ADvTECH (2025)
| Job Title: | Administrative Assistants – IC Payroll (Fixed Term Contract) |
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| Date: | Posted 30 September 2025 – Closes 05 October 2025 |
| Location: | Midrand, Gauteng |
| Salary: | Competitive salary based on experience |
| Company: | ADvTECH – Emeris National Office |
| Working Hours: | Monday to Friday: 08:00 – 17:00 |
Introduction
If you’re looking to break into education management and human resources, the latest opportunity at ADvTECH’s Emeris National Office is a strong starting point. The Administrative Assistant – IC Payroll (Fixed Term Contract) role based in Midrand offers a hands-on experience with HR systems, payroll processes, and onboarding support — making it an ideal fit for early-career professionals. As South Africa’s leading private education provider, ADvTECH delivers world-class training and real-world exposure that adds long-term value to your CV.
Whether you’re pursuing a future in education support, HR administration, or payroll management, this contract role is an excellent platform to gain core skills and become part of a highly respected brand in education and business learning.
About the Role
The Administrative Assistant – IC Payroll position supports independent contractor (IC) onboarding, agreement processing, and payroll reporting within the Emeris HR department. You will be the vital link between campuses and the national office, ensuring that all HR documentation, timesheets, and payroll data are handled efficiently and meet strict audit standards.
You’ll also manage digital platforms like Adobe Sign for contract processing and HR systems such as Payspace for payroll submissions. Your daily tasks will include responding to queries, checking permit expiry dates for foreign contractors, maintaining documentation accuracy, and ensuring payment issues are escalated when needed. It’s a role that blends digital systems, compliance, and people support.
Who Should Apply?
This role is ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals with a passion for human resources and payroll systems. If you’re organized, tech-savvy, and detail-oriented, you’ll thrive in this administrative support role. It’s also a great opportunity for those interested in education management, payroll processing, and HR operations.
If you’ve worked with onboarding documents, HR software, or payroll forms—even in an internship or part-time role—you already have a head start. Candidates from further education backgrounds or those studying education and management are especially encouraged to apply.
Skills & Requirements
- Grade 12 (Matric) is required
- Diploma or Degree in HR, Business Admin, or related field is advantageous
- 1–2 years of experience in payroll or HR administration
- Working knowledge of HR systems such as Payspace, Adobe Sign, or similar
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy under pressure
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to solve problems and work independently
Experience in working with contracts, claim deadlines, and human resources information systems will be a definite advantage.
Benefits
ADvTECH is a leading name in education and business education support across South Africa. As part of the Emeris team, you’ll gain access to a professional environment that values excellence, mentorship, and employee growth. Even as a fixed-term contract role, the experience and training you receive can serve as a gateway to long-term career opportunities within education management or HR payroll sectors.
Additional benefits include:
- Work experience with one of the top private education providers
- Exposure to payroll systems and administrative support in real settings
- Opportunities to work with respected campuses like IIE Varsity College, Vega School, and IIE MSA
- Supportive HR leadership and structured onboarding processes
How to Apply
To apply, visit the official ADvTECH careers page or click here: Submit Your Application Online. Make sure your CV is updated and includes any relevant administrative, payroll, or HR support experience. Applications close on 5 October 2025, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews due to high application volumes.
Need help with the application platform? Visit Simplify HR Technical Support for assistance.
Closing Thoughts
This is more than just a fixed-term contract — it’s your gateway into the world of human resources and education support. ADvTECH is known for grooming talent, and this role offers real skills in HR platforms, payroll systems, and independent contractor processing.
If you’ve been waiting for the right stepping stone into HR and education management, this is your sign to apply. Act fast before applications close. Your future in payroll and human resources administration could start right here.
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