Employee Compensation Coordinator

About EDF power solutions

EDF Power Solutions—formed from the merger of EDF Renewables and EDF’s International Division—is a leading integrated energy solutions provider in Sub-Saharan Africa. With 4 operational wind farms (140 MW), over 1.4 GW of projects under construction, and an ambition to deliver 5 GW of renewable and storage projects by 2030, the company is at the forefront of Africa’s transition to sustainable, low-carbon energy.

About The Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Employee Compensation Coordinator to join our People & Culture team in Cape Town. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for approximately 240 employees, maintaining compliance with tax and labour legislation, and supporting employees with payroll-related queries. This is a 12-month contract position, starting 2 January 2026, with a hybrid working model.

Key Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end payroll across multiple payrolls
• Ensure payrolls run on time and comply with tax regulations and company policies
• Maintain and update payroll records (new hires, terminations, promotions, salary changes)
• Verify payroll inputs with supporting documentation and authorisations
• Reconcile payroll data and resolve discrepancies
• Prepare payroll reports for Finance, HR, and external stakeholders
• Liaise with third-party providers (software vendors, consultants, benefit administrators)
• Support audits and ensure payroll documentation is accurate and audit-ready
• Act as first point of contact for payroll-related queries
• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to align payroll processes
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation
• Provide general administrative support and assist with ad hoc payroll tasks

What You’ll Need

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Why Join Us?

This is a great opportunity to contribute to the employee experience and operational excellence of a growing renewable energy leader. You’ll be part of a dynamic team driving sustainable change across Southern Africa.

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