Junior Payroll Officer X1

National Nuclear Regulator; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 240 000 - 320 000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Centurion is looking for a Junior Payroll Officer to manage payroll and employee information. Responsibilities include capturing payroll changes, preparing monthly salary reconciliations, and advising employees on tax matters. Candidates should have NQF Level 6 in Finance or Human Resources and at least two years of payroll management experience. Proficiency in SAGE 300 People is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in payroll management.
• Understanding and application of the PFMA & Treasury Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Capture and submit monthly payroll changes and adjustments for review.
• Prepare and submit reconciliation of monthly salary payments for review.
• Prepare and submit the subsistence and travel (S&T) claims.
• Prepare and submit the reconciliation of Leave monthly.
• Reconciliation of month-end payroll accounts.
• Generate and distribute monthly employee payslips.
• Advise employees on TAX, medical aid, and pension-related matters.
• Prepare month-end reports as per requirements.
• Administer employee payroll records.

Skills

Knowledge of Payroll Software Packages (SAGE 300 People)

MS Word

MS Excel

Effective Communication

Attention to detail

Time Management

Report writing and financial data analysis

Ability to work under pressure

Education

NQF Level 6 in Finance or Human Resources

Tools

SAGE 300 (Accpac)

SARS E-filing and Easyfile employer portals

Job description

Job title: Junior Payroll Officer X1

Job Location: Gauteng, Centurion

Deadline: December 14, 2025

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Job description

To manage and maintain employees information and the payments of salaries subsistence and travel claims and leave management

Minimum requirements

• NQF Level 6 in Finance or Human Resources
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in payroll management
• Understanding and application of the PFMA & Treasury Regulations

Duties and Responsibilities

• Capture and submit monthly payroll changes and adjustments for review.
• Prepare and submit reconciliation of monthly salary payments for review.
• Prepare and submit the subsistence and travel (S&T) claims, including third-party payments
• Prepare and submit the reconciliation of Leave monthly.
• Reconciliation of month-end payroll accounts (salaries, S&T, leave etc).
• Generate and distribute monthly employee payslips and employees' IRP5 certificates.
• Advise employees on TAX, medical aid, and pension-related matters.
• Prepare and submit month-end reports as per requirements.
• Administer employee payroll records and ensure safekeeping.

Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies

• Knowledge and use of Payroll Software Packages (SAGE 300 People a must).
• Knowledge and use of SAGE 300 (Accpac)
• Knowledge and use of SARS E-filing and Easyfile employer portals.
• Attention to detail
• MS Word and MS Excel
• Effective Communication
• Report writing and financial data analysis
• Ability to work under pressure
• Lateral thinking
• Time Management
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