Fmcg Payroll Specialist—Cape Town

NDC Personnel; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full-time remote position

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Training on payroll systems

Supportive remote team culture

Job summary

Ndc Personnel is seeking a Remote Payroll Specialist to manage all aspects of payroll processing for South African employees in a fully remote role. You will ensure accurate and timely payroll runs, manage statutory deductions, and maintain payroll records in compliance with relevant legislation.

Join a flexible, home-based role with competitive salary, full-time remote structure, medical aid and retirement fund contributions, and opportunities for training on new payroll systems and compliance

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years proven experience as a Payroll Specialist or Administrator.
• Solid knowledge of South African payroll legislation and tax regulations.
• Proficiency with payroll software systems such as VIP Payroll or Sage Payroll.
• Strong HR process understanding related to payroll.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly or monthly payroll accurately and efficiently.
• Manage statutory deductions including PAYE, UIF and SDL.
• Ensure compliance with the Basic Conditions of Employment Act and related legislation.
• Maintain accurate employee payroll records and update changes as needed.
• Process new hires, terminations and employee status changes.
• Reconcile payroll reports and address discrepancies promptly.

Skills

Payroll experience

Attention to detail

Remote work

Organizational skills

Tools

VIP Payroll

Sage Payroll

Job description

Remote Payroll Specialist

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Remote Payroll Specialist to manage all aspects of payroll processing for their South African employees. This position is entirely remote, allowing you to work from the comfort of your home. You will ensure accurate and timely payroll runs, manage statutory deductions, and maintain payroll records in compliance with relevant legislation. This role is essential for employee satisfaction and regulatory adherence, offering a great opportunity for a payroll professional to thrive in a flexible, remote work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly or monthly payroll accurately and efficiently.
• Manage statutory deductions, including PAYE, UIF, and SDL.
• Ensure compliance with the Basic Conditions of Employment Act and other payroll-related legislation.
• Maintain accurate employee payroll records and update changes as needed.
• Process new hires, terminations, and employee status changes.
• Reconcile payroll reports and address any discrepancies promptly.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Payroll Specialist or Administrator (minimum 3 years).
• In-depth knowledge of South African payroll legislation and tax regulations.
• Proficiency with payroll software systems (e.g., VIP Payroll, Sage Payroll).
• Strong understanding of HR processes related to payroll.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills suitable for remote work.

Benefits

• Competitive salary within a remote work structure.
• Full-time remote position with flexible working hours.
• Medical aid and retirement fund contributions.
• Opportunities for training on new payroll systems and compliance updates.
• A supportive remote team culture focused on accuracy and efficiency.