Mischke Jafta

Detail-oriented and highly organized Administrative and Payroll Professional with 7+ years of experience in end-to-end payroll processing, financial administration, employee records management, and operational support. Proven track record in processing multi-site staff payroll, handling time and attendance data, managing allowances and deductions, and ensuring POPIA and statutory compliance. Skilled in utilizing systems such as Deel Payspace, QuickBooks, and Excel to manage complex payroll workflows, reconcile discrepancies, and support HR administration.

Possesses strong analytical, reconciliation, and problem-solving skills with a background in environmental scientific research that reinforces a meticulous approach to data accuracy and compliance.

Office Manager & Payroll Administrator - Mashudu Outsourcing (Pty) Ltd - Penhill, South Africa

(2022-06)

• Execute end-to-end monthly payroll processing for staff using Deel Payspace and Excel models, ensuring 100% accuracy in payment calculations and supporting documentation.
• Validate earnings, overtime and deductions while maintaining comprehensive digital audit trails.
• Capture, update, and maintain confidential employee profiles and banking details on payroll systems in strict compliance with POPIA.
• Reconcile financial records, generate customer invoices, and issue credit notes using QuickBooks.
• Monitor PPE and operational stock requirements, liaising with multi-site suppliers and staff to ensure timely procurement.
• Manage end-to-end HR administrative processes, including employee onboarding, contract documentation, and termination paperwork.
• Serve as the primary administrative contact for multi-site operational queries, following up on missing timesheet data, approvals, and financial reconciliations.

Front-Desk and Operational Support - Ampath Pathologists - Brackenfell, South Africa

• Administered front-desk and operational support in a high-volume healthcare setting, maintaining meticulous control over confidential patient and personnel records.
• Captured and validated daily attendance, staff schedules, and shift data to support branch operations and accurate timekeeping.
• Tracked and reconciled branch inventory levels, identifying stock requirements and supporting supply management.
• Resolved complex customer and operational queries promptly while strictly adhering to internal administrative procedures and policy timelines.

Environmental Education & Training Assistant - City of Cape Town – Environmental Resource Management Department - Cape Town, South Africa

(2016-02 - 2017-01)

• Provided administrative and logistical support for large-scale training and capacity-building programs across public sector departments.
• Coordinated stakeholder communications, compiled schedule documentation, and maintained structured filing systems.

Botany Research Intern - SANBI – The Compton Herbarium - Kirstenbosch, South Africa

(2015-03 - 2016-01)

• Managed, audited, and processed scientific biodiversity data requiring precision, meticulous record-keeping, and zero-tolerance for error.

Botany Research Intern - SANBI – The Compton Herbarium - Kirstenbosch, South Africa

(2012-04 - 2013-03)

BSc Honours - Biodiversity & Conservation Biology - University of the Western Cape (2013 - 2014)

BSc - Biodiversity & Conservation Biology - University of the Western Cape (2009 - 2011)