PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR at Competent Candidates

Competent Candidates (PTY) LTD; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Payroll Administrator to join their dynamic team. This role involves processing payroll transactions, ensuring compliance with labour legislation, and generating necessary documentation. With a focus on accuracy and teamwork, you will support HR in payroll-related queries and liaise with authorities. If you have a passion for payroll administration and a knack for detail, this opportunity is perfect for you to grow in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in payroll administration.
• Knowledge of labour legislation impacting payroll.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll transactions and ensure accuracy.
• Generate employee IRP5s and payslips, manage reports.
• Assist HR with payroll processes and queries.

Skills

Payroll

Administration

Sage

Labour legislation

Payroll calculations

SARS requirements

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Education

Degree or Diploma in payroll administration

Tools

PaySpace

Job description

Our client with a national footprint is looking for a suitable candidate:

Formal Education:

Degree or Diploma in payroll administration or an equivalent certificate

Experience:

Minimum of 3 years experience in payroll administration

Knowledge:

• Labour legislation impacting payroll
• Payroll calculations
• SARS requirements, including tax directives
• PaySpace experience is advantageous
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Duties:

1. Payroll Processing:
   • Process monthly payroll transactions (appointments, increases, terminations, transfers, contributions, deductions, etc.)
   • Ensure payroll information accuracy before processing
   • Process adjustments and reconcile salary, tax, medical aid, and provident fund payments
   • Generate employee IRP5s and payslips
   • Manage payroll-related reports and documentation
   • Handle invoice loading and payment requisitions
   • Register companies with relevant authorities and submit declarations (EMP201, EMP501, UIF, etc.)
   • Maintain records and support audits
   • Administer payroll system controls and access
2. Supporting Tasks:
   • Assist HR with payroll processes and queries
   • Coordinate with authorities and auditors
   • Handle staff-related payroll inquiries
   • Calculate maternity leave salaries
   • Administer medical aid and provident fund portals
   • Liaise with PaySpace consultants
3. Communication and Teamwork:
   • Effective communication across all levels
   • Ability to work effectively within a team

Desired Skills:

• Payroll
• Administration
• Sage