Hybrid-Remote Part-Time Payroll Specialist

PTY; Benoni; Hybride; ZAR 156 000 - 268 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd in Benoni, Gauteng, seeks a part-time Payroll Officer to manage monthly payroll, keep records, and ensure compliance with SA payroll legislation. The role requires independence, confidentiality and precise processing, with hybrid work and occasional on-site payroll processing.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years’ experience, strong PAYE/UIF/SDL/EMP201/EMP501/IRP5 knowledge, proficiency in Sage/Pastel PaySpace and Excel, and the ability to meet deadlines in a

Qualifications

• Matric certificate.
• Minimum of 3 years' payroll processing experience with the ability to manage payroll independently.
• Strong knowledge of PAYE, UIF, SDL, EMP201, EMP501 and IRP5 processes.
• Experience with SARS eFiling and EasyFile Employer.
• Proficiency in Sage Payroll, Sage Pastel Payroll, PaySpace or similar payroll software.
• Good Excel skills, including reconciliations and payroll reporting.
• Experience with QuickBooks and professional services environments will be advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent reconciliation and numerical skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Professional communication skills.
• High levels of integrity, discretion and confidentiality.

Responsabilités

• Process monthly payroll accurately and within agreed deadlines.
• Maintain employee payroll records, remuneration details, benefits and deductions.
• Manage employee appointments, resignations, terminations, salary amendments and leave-related payroll adjustments.
• Calculate and process PAYE, UIF, SDL and other authorised deductions.
• Prepare and distribute payslips, payroll summaries and salary payment schedules.
• Prepare and reconcile EMP201 declarations and assist with EMP501 reconciliations and IRP5 submissions.
• Manage UIF administration, including UI-19 documentation where required.
• Maintain employee leave records and ensure compliance with BCEA requirements.
• Prepare payroll journals and reconcile payroll-related control accounts.
• Assist with payroll reporting, statutory submissions and audit preparation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable payroll legislation, including PAYE, UIF, SDL, COIDA and POPIA requirements.
• Respond to payroll-related queries and maintain accurate electronic records.

Connaissances

Payroll processing

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Numerical accuracy

Professional communication

Formation

Matric certificate

Outils

Sage Payroll

Sage Pastel Payroll

PaySpace

Excel

QuickBooks

SARS eFiling

Description du poste

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd in Benoni, Gauteng, seeks a part-time Payroll Officer to manage monthly payroll, keep records, and ensure compliance with SA payroll legislation. The role requires independence, confidentiality and precise processing, with hybrid work and occasional on-site payroll processing.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years’ experience, strong PAYE/UIF/SDL/EMP201/EMP501/IRP5 knowledge, proficiency in Sage/Pastel PaySpace and Excel, and the ability to meet deadlines in a