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R&D Analyst
March 31, 2026

R&D Analyst

Location
Cape Town
,
Johannesburg
Employment:
Full-time
Location Type:
Hybrid
Department
Operations
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About Playroll

Playroll was built to power a borderless economy. We help businesses and their people thrive, no matter where they're based. Since opening our doors in 2022, we've grown alongside the world of distributed work. What started with our Employer of Record solution has expanded into an integrated suite of HR solutions for companies of every size, covering contractor management, global employment, payroll, benefits and compliance. We're looking for talented people to help shape the future of work, today.

We're driven by a constant pursuit of excellence – building better products, better problem-solving, better ways to work across borders. If you thrive in fast-moving environments and want to help build what comes next, join our team to drive meaningful change.

About the Role

What Being A R&D Analyst At Playroll Entails

Playroll is looking for a bold, ambitious self-starter ready to roll up their sleeves and jump headfirst into the fast-paced world of start-ups. As a Research and Development Analyst, you won't just be on the sidelines—you'll be right in the action, working alongside the co-founders and COO to build the core operational and client service processes that will power this revolutionary new business.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do

  • Be working directly with the Managing Director and COO in laying the foundations for and building the company's operational processes.
  • Perform in-depth research relating to the company's intellectual property, with a focus on employment laws (both taxes and terms) across multiple global jurisdictions.
  • Understand and set up efficient, streamlined operational processes relating to the maintenance and up-keep of the company's knowledge base and core global business offering in line with the front-end technology platform.
  • Work on various projects related to the set up of the company's operation, including research of underlying information required for the implementation and management of core backend processes.
  • Handle multiple high-impact projects simultaneously in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment.
Skills & Experience

What You'll Bring

  • Excellent academic results — preferable qualification(s): Chartered Accountant, Admitted Attorney, Bachelor of Commerce or similar (open to other options).
  • Logical and critical thinker, comfortable with ambiguity and complexity.
  • Effective collaborator with communication and interpersonal skills.
  • High energy, positive attitude, self-starter, motivated to work hard in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to prioritize with strong organizational skills.
  • Affinity to technology (experience with Monday.com advantageous) with proficiency in MS Office software, with strong Excel skills required.
Life at Playroll

Hybrid & Flexible Working

Office or remote, we're a hybrid company! Our current model: 3 days in office, 2 days remote.

Office Perks

Stocked snacks, fresh popcorn, and good coffee. Great work needs great fuel!

Continuous Growth

We invest in your growth through courses, mentorships, and a supportive environment designed to help you grow.

Health & Wellbeing

We contribute to your health insurance so you can stay well and do your best work.

Share Incentives

Through our share incentive plan, you grow as Playroll grows with real ownership in the business you're helping build.

Generous Time Off

Alongside our generous PTO policy, we offer 4 weeks ‘work from anywhere’ every year.

Offsite & Get-Togethers

From annual company offsites to regular team events throughout the year, there's no shortage of moments to connect and celebrate.

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Interview Process
1
Introductory Screening Call
2
Hiring Manager Interview
3
Case Study
4
Value Fit Interview
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