HR Administrator / Payroll Specialist

Sasso Consulting; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 112,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

Sasso Consulting in Cape Town, Western Cape, seeks an experienced HR Administrator / Payroll Specialist to manage employee records, payroll processing and HR operations daily. The role focuses on accurate payroll, contract maintenance and file management to support compliance with SA labour laws.

You will ensure precise PAYE, UIF and SDL calculations, handle leave and attendance, and assist with recruitment onboarding and exits.

Qualifications

• Matric certificate.
• HR, Payroll or Accounting qualification is advantageous.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in payroll administration and HR support.
• Practical experience processing South African payroll.
• Sound knowledge of BCEA, LRA, PAYE, UIF and SDL.
• Experience with payroll software such as Sage Payroll, VIP, Pastel Payroll or similar.
• Strong Excel skills and numerical accuracy.
• Excellent organisational and administrative abilities.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll accurately and within deadlines.
• Capture new employees, terminations, salary adjustments and payroll changes.
• Maintain employee files, employment contracts and personnel records.
• Administer leave, attendance, overtime, commissions and deductions.
• Prepare payslips and payroll reconciliation reports.
• Ensure accurate PAYE, UIF and SDL calculations and submissions.
• Assist with statutory payroll reporting and SARS-related documentation.
• Support recruitment administration, onboarding and employee exits.
• Manage HR documentation, disciplinary records and employee correspondence.
• Assist with employment equity and other HR reporting requirements.
• Respond to employee payroll and HR queries.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee and payroll information.

Skills

Excel skills

Numerical accuracy

Organisational abilities

Confidential handling

Attention to detail

Education

Matric certificate

HR/Payroll/Accounting qualification

Tools

Sage Payroll

VIP

Pastel Payroll

Job description

Job Overview We are seeking an experienced HR Administrator / Payroll Specialist to manage employee administration, payroll processing and HR-related operational functions.

Location: Cape Town, Western Cape

Salary: R10,000 – R20,000 per month

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Positions Available: 1

Job Overview We are seeking an experienced HR Administrator / Payroll Specialist to manage employee administration, payroll processing and HR-related operational functions. The successful candidate will ensure accurate payroll processing, maintain employee records and support compliance with South African labour legislation.

Key Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll accurately and within deadlines.
• Capture new employees, terminations, salary adjustments and payroll changes.
• Maintain employee files, employment contracts and personnel records.
• Administer leave, attendance, overtime, commissions and deductions.
• Prepare payslips and payroll reconciliation reports.
• Ensure accurate PAYE, UIF and SDL calculations and submissions.
• Assist with statutory payroll reporting and SARS-related documentation.
• Support recruitment administration, onboarding and employee exits.
• Manage HR documentation, disciplinary records and employee correspondence.
• Assist with employment equity and other HR reporting requirements.
• Respond to employee payroll and HR queries.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee and payroll information.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric certificate.
• Relevant HR, Payroll or Accounting qualification advantageous.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in payroll administration and HR support.
• Practical experience processing South African payroll.
• Sound knowledge of BCEA, LRA, PAYE, UIF and SDL.
• Experience with payroll software such as Sage Payroll, VIP, Pastel Payroll or similar.
• Strong Excel skills and numerical accuracy.
• Excellent organisational and administrative abilities.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.

Package and Remuneration

R18,000 – R28,000 per month, depending on payroll experience and qualifications.

Ideal Candidate

An accurate and reliable HR and payroll professional capable of independently managing payroll administration while supporting daily HR operations.