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Admin Generalist
Job Details
Department
Administration
Minimum experience
Mid-Senior
Company primary industry
Manufacturing
Job functional area
Administrative
Job Description
Vacancy: Admin Generalist
Introduction:
Acu-Turn is a well-established company with 38 years of expertise in precision engineering and manufacturing, dedicated to supporting clients across diverse sectors in South Africa. Our commitment to delivering high-quality, cost-efficient, and precision-manufactured parts drives our clients' operational excellence and competitive edge.
At Acu-Turn, excellence is not just what we deliver—it’s how we work every day. We value individuals who take pride in precision, uphold high standards of quality, and are dedicated to working efficiently and reliably to meet client needs. Joining Acu-Turn means becoming part of a team that thrives on innovation, accountability, and a shared commitment to advancing South Africa’s manufacturing sector.
Job Purpose:
The purpose of this role is to provide general administrative, financial, and HR admin support to ensure smooth business operations. This includes facilitating processes related to debtors, creditors, payroll, and employee administration while maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations (MEIBC & MIBFA).
The role also involves general administrative duties, such as filing, data capturing, and compiling necessary documentation to support business activities. A proactive approach, strong organisational skills, and attention to detail are essential for success in this position.
Requirements:
Minimum Education (Essential):
Bookkeeping and some financial background
Diploma in Bookkeeping
Minimum Education (Desirable):
Financial Certificates Diploma in business admin
Advanced Certificate in payroll and or bookkeeping
Minimum applicable experience (years):
5 – 7 years
Required nature of experience (Essential):
Processing of purchase orders, invoices and quotations
Payroll Administration
Payment Processing
Record Keeping
Required nature of experience (Desirable):
Employee relations
HR Compliance (BCEA, LRA, EEA, OHSA, MEIBC)
Leave Administration
Skills and Knowledge Required:
Proficiency in accounting software (SAGE)
Strong administrative and organisational skills
Strong understanding of payroll systems, especially within the MEIBC guidelines
Knowledge on leave management
Familiarity with financial transactions, reconciliations, and reporting
High attention to detail and accuracy in HR, financial and record keeping tasks
Capturing of client orders on company ERP System
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality
Other:
Valid driver’s license
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Experience with the MEIBC would be advantageous
Key Performance Areas, Weights and Objectives
HR Administration & Compliance (20%):
Administer payroll and ensure compliance with MEIBC regulations and company policies
Maintain accurate employee records, including leave disciplinary actions, and contracts
Ensure adherence to all labour laws, particularly MEIBC requirements
Liaison between Acu-Turn and HR Consultancy
Assist in administration relating to recruitment, onboarding, and employee terminations
Finance Support (45%):
Assist with processing debtors, financial transactions, including reconciliations, invoices, quotes and payments
Maintain accurate financial records and assist in preparing monthly reports
Processing of creditors, purchase orders, Supplier Invoices,
Reconciliations and Payments
Obtaining approval for orders and invoice payments, requesting of correct financial documents
Payroll Administration (10%):
Process payroll, ensuring compliance with tax and MEIBC regulations.
Resolve payroll discrepancies and answer employee queries related to payroll and benefits.
Employee Relations (10%):
Administrate employee grievances and disciplinary processes
Assist in the communication of company policies and procedures to employees.
Reporting and Data Management (7.5 %):
Prepare HR and finance reports for management
Maintain the Human Resources Information System and financial databases, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.
Assist Production Coordinator in the compilation of supporting documents for order deliveries
Housekeeping [Work area] (2.5%):
Keep own workstation clean and inspect the cleanliness of subordinates’ workstations.
Work areas and tools are shared between employees; therefore all employees are expected to maintain a neat and organised work environment so that other employees can readily find the required tools or take over a work area.
Remove and recycle scrapped, damaged, or unusable parts.
Report unsafe conditions and rectify where possible.
General / Acu-turn Behaviours (2.5%):
Build good working relationships with colleagues and assist them as needed.
Conduct yourself professionally and refrain from using foul or abusive language.
Treat colleagues, customers, and suppliers with respect.
Ad hoc (2.5%):
Perform other functions relating to the Company operations as may be required from time-to-time, such as assuming the role of CNC Programmer, Setter or Operator, unloading of material, assisting colleagues, etc.