Administrator Payroll

SABN; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A payroll services provider in Gauteng, Pretoria is seeking an Administrator Payroll to ensure accurate payroll calculations and processes. The ideal candidate will have a Grade 12 qualification with Accounting and Maths, as well as significant experience with SAGE 300. Responsibilities include processing payroll information, resolving enquiries, and preparing statutory submissions. This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with compliance to legislation.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / NQF equivalent with Accounting and Maths is essential.
• 3 years specific SAGE 300 experience on Payroll and/or HR Modules is essential.
• 2-4 years of core experience in an HR administrative or Payroll environment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Accurately calculate salary-related information for payroll processing.
• Process salary related information on the SAGE People Payroll system.
• Prepare and reconcile third-party payments to the payroll monthly.
• Ensure accuracy of statutory submissions for Stats SA.

Skills

SAGE People Payroll system

Payroll processing

Tax compliance

Accounting

Education

Grade 12 / NQF equivalent

Post-school Payroll qualification

Tools

SAGE 300

Job description

Overview

Job title : Administrator Payroll

Job Location : Gauteng, Pretoria

Deadline : November 22, 2025

Purpose

To perform allocated payroll functions in order to ensure the accurate calculation and preparation of all salary related inputs, validation and accurate processing of payroll information, generate payments to third parties, and preparation of monthly payroll reconciliations.

Main Responsibilities

• To accurately calculate and prepare all salary related information for payroll processing for the relevant period.
• To accurately process all salary related information on the SAGE People Payroll system.
• To resolve all salary related enquiries from employees and third parties.
• To prepare, validate and ensure the accuracy of Group Life and Post-Retirement Medical Aid information for actuarial valuation purposes.
• To prepare and reconcile third party payments to the payroll on a monthly basis.
• To reconcile all payroll related general ledger control accounts including explanations for reconciling items
• To prepare year-end external audit working papers for directors and executive remuneration, provisions and disability accruals.
• To prepare, validate and ensure the accuracy of statutory submissions for Stats SA.
• To comply with relevant taxation, BCEA and other legislation including policies and procedures of the SABN.

The preferred candidate is likely to have

• Grade 12 / NQF equivalent with Accounting and Maths (Essential)
• Post-school Payroll qualification (Desirable)
• 3 years specific SAGE 300 experience on Payroll and / or HR Modules (Essential)
• 2-4 years of core experience in an HR administrative OR Payroll environment (Essential)
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