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Sinothando Nyhwagi

@sinothandonyhwagi

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Payroll administrator and branch operations professional who keeps records accurate and service exceptional.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a payroll and branch administration role where I can process accurate payroll, maintain compliant records, support recruitment, and collaborate across teams—delivering reliable service to clients with attention to detail.

I’m a motivated administrative professional with over 5 years combined experience across reception, office administration, payroll, and branch operations. In my current payroll role, I prepare payroll by processing timesheets, hours worked, and benefit deductions, and I ensure timely, accurate submission of payment files to finance systems. I also maintain and update payroll records for new hires, terminations, exemptions, and UI19 forms while keeping employee records secure and organized in line with confidentiality standards.

Before this, I strengthened my front-office and compliance experience as a Receptionist—handling candidate registrations, criminal and credit checks via Lexis Nexis, and interview scheduling—while managing mail and courier coordination. I enjoy serving as a liaison between teams, clients, and suppliers, and I bring strong administrative, financial record-keeping, and communication skills to every assignment, supported by my BA in International Relations and a TEFL certificate.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Branch Administrator - Payroll

Current

Drake International

Jul 2024 - Present (1 year 11 months)

Processed payroll by converting timesheets and benefit deductions into timely payment files for finance systems. Managed branch operations and maintained compliant employee records while supporting recruitment onboarding and offboarding for multiple client industries.

Payroll Processing Timesheets Payroll Reconciliation UI19 Forms Adapt CRM LexisNexis ID Checks

Receptionist

Drake International

Mar 2023 - Jun 2024 (1 year 3 months)

Managed reception and candidate administration, including registration packs, assessments, and required compliance documentation. Coordinated interview scheduling and performed criminal/credit checks using LexisNexis while handling mail, courier bookings, and candidate data capture in Adapt CRM.

Candidate Registration & Compliance Interview Scheduling LexisNexis Adapt CRM Data Capture Credit Checks COURIER

Admin Clerk (Operations)

Swift Human Resources

Mar 2022 - Jun 2022 (3 months)

Supported recruitment administration by ensuring contracts were correctly filed and assisting site agents with hiring processes. Completed UIF documentation for submission, aided payroll with timesheet calculations, and compiled financial reports while providing reception support.

UIF Documentation Recruitment Administration Timesheets Payroll Support Financial Reporting Office Administration

Sales Consultant

Sunglasses Hut (Luxottica Group)

Aug 2020 - Jan 2022 (1 year 5 months)

Managed daily store operations including opening/closing procedures, merchandising maintenance, and customer assistance. Produced weekly sales reports, tracked weekly performance numbers, and handled customer troubleshooting and feedback related to product issues.

Store Operations Customer Service Troubleshooting Sales Reporting