Junior Payroll Specialist

Liham Consulting Pty (Ltd); Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 150 000 - 250 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting company in Johannesburg seeks an experienced Payroll Administrator to manage full payroll functions, including preparation and processing of employee documentation. Candidates should possess an accounting diploma, payroll admin certifications, and proficiency in SAGE 300. The role requires a solid understanding of statutory calculations and labor regulations, with 2-5 years of relevant experience. Please apply if you are suited for this position.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in payroll functions and administration.
• 2-5 years’ experience using Sage 300.
• Knowledge of MEIBC and ESS.

Responsibilities

• Full payroll function and documentation handling.
• Updating employee files and information.
• Processing leaves and onboarding/terminating employees.

Skills

Accounting

Payroll Administration

SAGE 300 People

Statutory calculations knowledge

Labour Act understanding

Education

Accounting diploma or equivalent

Payroll Administration Certifications

SAGE 300 User Qualifications

Tools

SAGE 300

Job description

Job Description

Full payroll function - Preparing, collecting and sorting input documentation.

Modifying and Maintaining employee information.

Updating and maintaining employee files.

Input on the payslip screen: Earnings, Deductions, Company contributions, Perks

Processing Leave.

Preparing employee files for auditing purposes.

Batch entry and import.

Onboarding and Terminate employees.

Printing reports and payslips

Reconciling all input and make relevant corrections.

Third party reconciliations.

Export UIF Declaration File.

STATS SA submissions.

Qualifications

Accounting diploma (or equivalent)

Payroll Administration Courses – Certifications.

SAGE 300 People User Qualifications and experience

MEIBC and ESS (Employee Self Service) knowledge.

Understanding of Statutory calculations (PAYE, UIF, SDL).

2-5 years’ experience on Sage 300 (Leave Module, including Employment Equity Module, Personnel History Module, Skills Module.)

Understanding of the Labour Act, BCEA in relations to Payroll Function.

Suitable candidates will be contacted. If you do not get a response within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.