MPMandy Pretorius
@mandypretorius
Dedicated HR, Payroll and Office Administrator with 15+ years driving operational excellence.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
I am a dedicated HR, Payroll and Office Administrator with over 15 years' experience managing payroll, HR, and office operations for mid-sized teams. I have overseen full payroll processing, UIF, COIDA and provident fund submissions, IRP5 creation via SARS eFiling, and represented employers at CCMA and MEIBC hearings.
My background includes accounts, creditors/debtors management, procurement, stock control, quotations and key account management, and support for ISO documentation. I have led restructures of employee costings, implemented policies, and handled MIBFA, NUMSA liaison and emoluments attachment orders, consistently ensuring compliance and accuracy.
I bring resilience, adaptability and strong technical skills—including Pastel Payroll and Microsoft Office—paired with emotional intelligence and team leadership. I quickly learn new systems and streamline workflows to deliver clear, measurable results.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
HR, Payroll & Office Administrator
Coating Technologies
Jan 2017 - Jan 2025 (8 years)
Managed full payroll and HR functions including UIF, COIDA and provident fund submissions; oversaw disciplinary actions, labour-law compliance (CCMA & MEIBC) and restructured employee costings to improve operational efficiency.
Accounts, Payroll & Office Administrator
Rocky’s Armature Winders
Jan 2011 - Jan 2016 (5 years)
Processed full payroll and PAYE submissions, prepared IRP5s via SARS eFiling, managed creditors/debtors ledgers and supported labour compliance and staff administration.
Office Administrator & Payroll
MIBFA
Jan 2000 - Jan 2011 (11 years)
Managed payroll, provident fund and Two-Pot retirement applications, produced quotations, maintained financial records and supported procurement and ISO documentation.
Legal Collections Assistant
Gerhard van der Merwe Attorneys
Jan 2003 - Jan 2009 (6 years)
Conducted debt recovery calls, drafted and submitted Emoluments Attachment Orders and coordinated with courts and sheriff’s offices to progress collections.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Pinetown Girls High School
High School Diploma, High School
Completed secondary education at Pinetown Girls High School, developing foundational administrative and workplace skills.
Pinetown Machinery & Equipment Business College
Administrative Assistant Certificate, Business / Administrative Studies
2001 - 2001
Attended Pinetown Machinery & Equipment Business College focusing on administrative assistant skills and manual bookkeeping.
International School of Reflexology & Meridian Therapy
Certificate, Reflexology / Meridian Therapy
Trained in reflexology and meridian therapy as part of a career transition into wellness services.
School of Aromatherapy & Massage
Certificate, Aromatherapy / Massage
Completed aromatherapy and massage training to support salon-based wellness services.
Pinetown Technical College
Certificate, Technical / Administrative Studies
Undertook technical and administrative training at Pinetown Technical College, supporting early workplace skill development.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
South AfricaAuthorized to work in
Job categories
Skills
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