Junior Payroll Specialist – Data-Driven & Growth-Focused

Takealotcom; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market related package

Great work environment

Flexible benefits

Job summary

takealot.com in Cape Town is seeking a Junior Payroll Officer to join our team. You will capture new hires, banking details, salary changes, and terminations, while ensuring timely payroll processing and compliance.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years in HR payroll admin, experience with time and attendance, and knowledge of South African legislation (UIF, PAYE, BCEA). We offer a market-related package and a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• HR diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years’ experience in HR admin with payroll exposure.
• Experience with time and attendance systems.
• Familiar with South African legislation (BCEA, UIF, SDA, PAYE, WCA).

Responsibilities

• Data Processing: Capture new hires, banking details, salary changes, and terminations into payroll systems.
• Time & Attendance: Verify overtime and track leave.
• Statutory Calculations: Assist with deductions and filings like UIF and PAYE.
• Query Resolution: Handle payroll questions from employees and managers.
• Reporting: Support month-end reconciliations and reporting tasks.
• Employee Documentation: Maintain and file payroll records; update changes timely.
• Payroll Projects: Contribute to payroll projects as required.
• Benefits: Assist with benefits management related to payroll.

Skills

Payroll

Excel

Data entry

Time & Attendance

Payroll compliance

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

HR Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Payroll software

HRIS

Job description

takealot.com in Cape Town is seeking a Junior Payroll Officer to join our team. You will capture new hires, banking details, salary changes, and terminations, while ensuring timely payroll processing and compliance.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years in HR payroll admin, experience with time and attendance, and knowledge of South African legislation (UIF, PAYE, BCEA). We offer a market-related package and a dynamic, fast-paced environment.