Payroll Administrator
REF: KK690
Market Related Salary
Plattekloof, Western Cape
The successful candidate will be responsible for accurately capturing and processing monthly and bi‑weekly payrolls. This will include maintaining and updating employee records, verifying clocking and attendance data, calculating salaries and wages and ensuring all employees are paid correctly, in full, and on time. You will also be responsible for ensuring compliance with internal policies, statutory requirements and payroll best practices.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Payroll Processing and Administration:
Ensuring all payroll processing on Sage 300 is completed accurately
Completing all month‑end payroll procedures
Importing payroll batches correctly and without delays
Processing and distributing payslips and IRP5s in line with statutory requirements
Executing salary adjustments accurately and in accordance with approved instructions
Payroll Queries:
Liaising with internal and external stakeholders and resolving all payroll queries professionally, accurately, and within set timeframes
Following up with relevant parties promptly to obtain all information needed to complete payroll deliverables
Reporting:
Submitting all required payroll reports to relevant departments/individuals accurately and on schedule
Preparing Income Statement and Balance Sheet payroll‑related items monthly
Filing and Ad hoc duties:
Maintaining payroll filing
Performing ad hoc payroll duties as required, ensuring all tasks are completed to standard and within expected timelines
REQUIREMENTS:
Relevant Accounting, Payroll, or Human Resources Diploma (or an equivalent qualification)
3–5 years’ experience in a similar payroll‑focused role
Experience working with payroll systems (preferably Sage 300)
Solid understanding of statutory requirements, including PAYE, UIF, SDL, and relevant labour legislation
Proven experience working with large volumes of payroll data
Demonstrated ability to meet strict deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
Experience in handling confidential employee information with discretion and professionalism