Payroll Administrator

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd; United States; On-site; USD 11,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd's client in Bellville is seeking a Payroll Administrator to join the team and grow a career in payroll administration within a fast-paced, people-focused environment.

You will manage weekly and monthly payroll, ensure compliance with South Africa tax regulations, maintain records, respond to payroll queries, and support onboarding and terminations. Experience with Sage 300 People is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Matric essential; Payroll or HR qualification preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of payroll experience (Sage 300 People experience advantageous).
• Strong knowledge of South African tax regulations and payroll principles.

Responsibilities

• Payroll processing for weekly and monthly employees.
• Ensure adherence to labour laws, payroll regulations, and best practices.
• Maintain accurate payroll records, attendance, and overtime reports.

Skills

Payroll processing

SA tax regulations

Sage 300 People

Education

Matric

Tools

Sage 300 People

Clocking systems

Job description

Our client based in Bellville is looking for a Payroll Administrator to join their team. This role is perfect for someone eager to grow their career in payroll administration within a fast-paced, people-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Payroll Processing - Manage and process payroll for weekly and monthly employees.
• Compliance - Ensure adherence to labour laws, payroll regulations, and best practices.
• Record Keeping - Maintain accurate payroll records, attendance, and overtime reports.
• Employee Support - Resolve payroll-related queries in a professional and timely manner.
• Reporting - Generate payslips, compile payroll summaries, and distribute reports to departments.
• Process Improvement - Identify and recommend ways to improve payroll efficiency and accuracy.
• Leave Management - Ensure all leave requests are approved and captured correctly on the system.
• Clock System - Manage clocking data and clear exceptions daily to prepare for payroll import.
• Onboarding and Exits - Load new employees and process terminations timeously.
• Filing and Documentation - Maintain organized records and employment contracts.
• UIF Management - Handle UIF documentation for applicable cases (e.g., maternity, dismissal).
• Ad hoc Support - Assist the HR and Payroll Manager and Senior Payroll Administrator as required.

Requirements

• Matric essential; Payroll or HR qualification preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of payroll experience (Sage 300 People experience advantageous).
• Strong knowledge of South African tax regulations and payroll principles.
• Experience with clocking systems such as Jarrison is beneficial.