Payroll Administrator

Capell Creative; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical recruitment agency in South Africa is seeking a Payroll Administrator for a hospital in Bryanston. The role involves processing payroll accurately and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations. Candidates should have a diploma in Finance or HR and at least 3 years of payroll experience. Proficiency in payroll software and strong Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in payroll administration.
• Proficiency in payroll software and systems.
• Knowledge of South African labour laws and tax regulations.

Responsibilities

• Process and reconcile monthly and weekly payrolls.
• Ensure compliance with labour laws and tax regulations.
• Manage garnishee orders and leave balances.

Skills

Confidentiality

Payroll Processing

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent qualification

Diploma or degree in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources

Tools

Sage

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

As the leading medical recruitment agency in South Africa, our client has an exciting opportunity for a Payroll Administrator based in Bryanston, South Africa. The Payroll Administrator is to deliver accurate and timely processing of the hospital's payroll in compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and organisational policies. The role is responsible for maintaining payroll records, addressing payroll-related inquiries, and supporting the efficient operation of the HR and finance departments. The Payroll Administrator plays a critical role in ensuring employee satisfaction by managing compensation processes with precision and confidentiality

Responsibilities

• Process and reconcile monthly and weekly payrolls, ensuring accurate calculation of salaries, overtime, benefits, and deductions.
• Prepare and distribute payslips and ensure accurate submission of statutory payments (e.g., PAYE, UIF, and SDL).
• Manage garnishee orders, advances, and leave balances.
• Ensure compliance with labour laws, tax regulations, and company policies.
• Generate and submit reports to management, auditors, and statutory bodies as required.
• Assist in year-end payroll procedures, including tax year reconciliations and issuing IRP5 certificates.
• Provide assistance to employees regarding payroll queries, explaining calculations and deductions.
• Ensure confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive employee data
• Update and maintain payroll systems with current employee details, salary adjustments, and benefits.
• Collaborate with IT and software vendors to resolve technical issues and implement system enhancements.
• Liaise with HR for accurate processing of new hires, terminations, promotions, and other employee status changes.
• Support the Finance department with payroll cost allocations, budget tracking, and audits.
  
  

Requirements:

• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification.
• Diploma or degree in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in payroll administration, preferably in the healthcare sector or hospital environment.
• Proficiency in payroll software and systems (e.g., Sage, SAP, or similar).
• Knowledge of South African labour laws, tax regulations, and statutory requirements.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong understanding of confidentiality and data protection principles.
  
  

Salary is market related

Location: Bryanston

To apply, please send your updated CV to [e-mail]

Please be advised that you will be contacted by Medipath Healthcare Recruitment within 14 days should we wish to proceed with your application. Similarly, if you are not contacted by Medipath Healthcare Recruitment, please accept your application as unsuccessful. Your CV will automatically be added to our database and we could be contacting you should a suitable position arise.