Administrator: Payroll

Premier Fmcg (Pty) Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier FMCG in South Africa is seeking a meticulous Payroll Administrator to join our Corporate Finance team. This role ensures accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing and provides expert support to internal customers.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in payroll administration, familiarity with SA payroll legislation, and experience with Sage or PaySpace.

You will help maintain records, generate reports, and contribute to process improvements in a high-performance environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of payroll administration experience.
• Experience with payroll systems.
• Familiarity with South African payroll legislation (1–2 years).

Responsibilities

• Process Payroll Accurately: Ensure all employee data is accurately captured, verify time and attendance system integration, check earnings and deductions, run payroll cycles on schedule, and audit payroll data regularly to correct discrepancies.

Skills

Payroll software

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Excel

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Diploma in Payroll Administration/Finance/HR

Certified Payroll Professional (SAPA) – Desirable

Tools

Sage

PaySpace

Job description

Premier FMCG is at the heart of South Africa's FMCG industry, delivering trusted, iconic brands across our Bakery, Milling, Confectionery, Home & Personal Care and Culinary divisions. We are driven by innovation, collaboration, and a high-performance growth culture. We empower our people to strive for excellence ensuring that our products and people make a difference in the everyday lives of our consumers.

Job Purpose

Premier FMCG is seeking a meticulous and driven Payroll Administrator to join our Corporate Finance team. This role is crucial in ensuring the accurate, compliant, and timely administration of payroll operations. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to improving payroll systems and providing expert support to internal customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Process Payroll Accurately: Ensure all employee data is accurately captured, verify time and attendance system integration, check earnings and deductions, run payroll cycles on schedule, and audit payroll data regularly to correct discrepancies.
• Maintain Compliance: Stay updated with labour laws and income tax regulations, ensure accurate calculation of statutory deductions, and submit required reports to regulatory bodies on time.
• Provide Payroll Support: Respond to inquiries regarding payroll promptly, communicate changes in payroll processes or policies clearly, and offer necessary education on payroll-related topics.
• Maintain Records and Generate Reports: Document all payroll transactions, securely store records, generate accurate payroll reports for management and stakeholders, and ensure compliance with data protection regulations.
• Enhance Processes and Systems: Identify areas for improvement, propose solutions, assist in implementing new payroll processes or systems, and collaborate with the payroll team and other departments to improve efficiency.
• Reconcile Third-Party Payments: Ensure timely and accurate payments to third parties by reconciling schedules with the general ledger and QLink payment file.

Experience and Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in payroll administration
• Proven experience with payroll systems
• Familiarity with South African payroll legislation (1-2 years)
• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Diploma or relevant qualification in Payroll Administration, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field
• Certified Payroll Professional (SAPA) – Desirable

Skills and Competencies

• Understanding of income tax, UIF, SDL, and other statutory payroll requirements
• Proficiency in payroll software (e.g., Sage, PaySpace)
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll reporting tools

Diversity & Inclusion

Premier FMCG is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including people living with disabilities. By applying, you consent to the processing of your personal information in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI Act) for recruitment purposes.