Junior Payroll Administrator

TMF Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in payroll services is seeking a dedicated Payroll Support professional in Cape Town. You will assist in client administration and ensure the timely delivery of payroll services. Ideal candidates have a payroll or finance qualification and must possess Sage 300 experience. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with clients, manage stakeholder expectations, and maintain compliance with local legislation.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years’ experience in payroll function.
• Bookkeeping or finance administration background ideal.
• Understanding basic payroll principles required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for inputting accurate information into payroll system.
• Support clients with service delivery matters.
• Liaising with Tax Authorities and preparing submissions.

Skills

Detail oriented

Strong written communication

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Education

Payroll Diploma

Finance Diploma

Finance Degree

Tools

Sage 300

Excel

Job description

Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town Deadline : July 31, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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Discover the Role

• Support the payroll teams in the provision of a high quality client service, producing service deliverables for a portfolio of clients.
• This will include the preparation of data, assisting in payroll client administration, acting as the day to day client contact for the provision of those services, to meet stakeholders’ and client expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for input accurate information into the payroll system
• Support clients with service delivery matters
• Preparing client work in accordance with terms agreed upon
• Escalating issues to the senior members of the team as and when necessary
• Providing support to senior members of the team as and when required
• Responding to stakeholders in a timely manner with accurate information
• Attending client meetings as and when necessary
• Ensuring all deadlines are met
• Liaising with Tax Authorities (SARS)
• Prepare and submit approved returns, submissions, accounts, and reports
• Attending client meetings as and when required
• Assisting with the EMP501 reconciliation
• When necessary, advising clients about local legislature
• Supporting in the preparation of reports
• Identifies errors, report them, and raise concerns with the relevant manager
• Assisting in the preparation of documentation for Audits.

Key Requirements

• Payroll Diploma, Finance Diploma or Finance Degree
• 1 to 2 years’ experience in the payroll function
• Bookkeeping or finance administration background is ideal
• Understanding basic payroll principals
• Should be able to do Vlookups, Pivots and IF Statements on excel
• Sage 300 experience is mandatory
• Detail orientated
• Strong written and communication skills
• Be able effectively manage stakeholders
• Good organizational and time management skills