Payroll Administartor

Ntice Search Solutions; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in KwaZulu-Natal is seeking a reliable Payroll Administrator for maternity cover. The ideal candidate will ensure timely payroll processing, manage employee records, and ensure compliance with South African tax laws. Strong knowledge of payroll software, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills are essential. Join our dynamic team and contribute to our operational success.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in payroll administration.
• Strong knowledge of South African tax and labour laws.
• Proficiency in payroll software and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process weekly/monthly payroll accurately.
• Review staff rosters for accuracy and alignment with payroll.
• Maintain employee payroll records and update changes promptly.
• Submit statutory returns (PAYE, UIF, SDL).
• Generate payslips and handle employee payroll queries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Problem-solving

Tools

Payroll software

Excel

Job description

Position Overview:
We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to join our team for a maternity cover. The ideal candidate will ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll while coordinating closely with operational teams to resolve discrepancies and maintain up-to-date records.

Key Responsibilities:

• Payroll Processing:

• • Prepare and process weekly/monthly payroll accurately and on time
  • Ensure correct calculations of salaries, wages, deductions, and overtime
  • Uploading of payments to banking platform
  • Getting approval and payment

• Rosters & Coordination:

• • Review staff rosters for accuracy and alignment with payroll
  • Liaise with the operational team to query and resolve discrepancies in timesheets and schedules

• System Management:

• • Import payroll data into the payroll system (e.g. Sage)
  • Maintain employee payroll records and update changes promptly

• Compliance & Reporting:

• • Submit statutory returns (PAYE, UIF, SDL)
  • Prepare and submit EMP201s and assist with EMP501 reconciliations and IRP5 submissions
  • Ensure compliance with SARS and Department of Labour regulations

• Support Functions:

• • Generate payslips and distribute securely
  • Handle employee payroll queries with professionalism and confidentiality
  • Assist in audits and reporting as required

Requirements:

• Proven experience in payroll administration
• Strong knowledge of South African tax and labour laws
• Proficiency in payroll software and Excel
• Excellent attention to detail and time management
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills