On-Site HR Payroll Specialist (SA Compliance & Benefits)

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Job summary

Placements24 in Rustenburg, North West, seeks a detail-oriented HR Payroll Specialist to manage end-to-end payroll processing for all employees. The role requires strong knowledge of South African payroll regulations and experience with Sage or VIP Payroll, plus proficiency in MS Excel.

The position is on-site in Rustenburg and involves collaboration with HR and finance to ensure accurate and timely payroll delivery while maintaining confidentiality and compliance.

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification in Payroll Management, Accounting, or Human Resources.
• Minimum of 3 years of proven payroll processing experience, SA context preferred.
• Strong knowledge of SA payroll legislation (BCEA, LRA, tax) and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly and monthly payroll accurately and efficiently for all employees.
• Ensure compliance with tax laws, statutory regulations, and company policies related to payroll.
• Verify payroll data: new hires, terminations, changes in pay, deductions.
• Manage employee leave, absenteeism, and overtime calculations.
• Prepare and submit payroll reports to management and government agencies (SARS, UIF).
• Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Administer payroll-related employee benefits (pension, medical aid).
• Liaise with external payroll providers or auditors as needed.
• Stay updated on payroll legislation and best practices.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of payroll information.

Skills

Analytical ability

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Payroll/HR qualification

Tools

Sage

VIP Payroll

MS Excel

Job description

Placements24 in Rustenburg, North West, seeks a detail-oriented HR Payroll Specialist to manage end-to-end payroll processing for all employees. The role requires strong knowledge of South African payroll regulations and experience with Sage or VIP Payroll, plus proficiency in MS Excel.

The position is on-site in Rustenburg and involves collaboration with HR and finance to ensure accurate and timely payroll delivery while maintaining confidentiality and compliance.