Half-day Payroll Specialist

RecruitMyMom; Midrand; Hybrid; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An organization in the education sector is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to manage payroll processing and ensure compliance with legislation. The role involves overseeing payroll inputs, preparing reports, and supporting audits. The ideal candidate should have 5+ years' experience, knowledge of payroll systems like SAGE 300, and a relevant tertiary qualification. This hybrid position offers flexibility in working hours and location, requiring 2 days in the office and 3 days from home.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in a payroll-focused role.
• Strong working knowledge of payroll systems.
• Solid understanding of payroll-related legislation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full payroll function for accuracy.
• Process new hires and terminations accurately.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and policies.
• Prepare payroll reconciliation and support audits.
• Capture and verify monthly payroll updates.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Numerical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in Finance or HR

Bachelor of Commerce advantageous

Tools

SAGE 300

Job description

Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa | Posted on 04/12/2025

• Location Type Hybrid (Part office, Part remote)
• Job Type Permanent
• Remuneration Term Per Month
• Date Opened 04/12/2025
• State/Province Gauteng
• Country South Africa

Job Description

An organisation in the education sector is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to oversee the accurate and timeous processing of payroll across the business. This role is responsible for managing payroll inputs, maintaining system data, ensuring statutory compliance, and providing support to internal stakeholders. The position follows a flexible hours working model, working half-day or rather specific full days as well as a hybrid opportunity if preferred.

Responsibilities

Payroll Administration & Processing

Oversee the full payroll function, ensuring accuracy and completeness of all payroll inputs.

Process new hires, resignations, terminations, salary adjustments, benefits changes, and other employee movements.

Maintain and update payroll systems, ensuring employee information is captured and kept up to date.

Prepare and process EFT files, third-party payments, and statutory contributions.

Ensure medical aid, pension/provident, and risk benefit payments are completed within required time frames.

Serve as the first point of contact for payroll queries and system-related issues.

Compliance & Reporting

Ensure all payroll activities comply with relevant legislation, statutory requirements, and company policies.

Prepare payroll reconciliation and support internal and external audit processes.

Liaise with financial and statutory bodies where required.

Generate payroll reports, exception reports, and general ledger reconciliation for month-end close.

Month-End & Payment Facilitation

Capture and verify monthly payroll updates before running simulations and live payroll cycles.

Prepare statutory returns and payments, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.

Reconcile payroll outputs to financial records and assist Finance with month-end processes.

Maintain accurate records and ensure proper archiving of payroll documentation.

Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualificationin Finance, HR, or related field (Bachelor of Commerce advantageous).
• 5+ years’ experience in a payroll-focusedrole.
• Strong working knowledge of payroll systems(experience with SAGE 300 a must).
• Solid understanding of payroll-relatedlegislation, including tax, UIF, SDL, WCA/COIDA, and general labour law.
• Experience with payroll requirements acrossmultiple African countries would be an advantage.
• Strong numerical skills and attention todetail.
• Ability to work with confidentialinformation and maintain a high level of professionalism.
• Strong organisational and communicationskills, with the ability to manage deadlines and multiple priorities.

Half-day

Hybrid working model, with 2 days in the office and 3 days working from home.