Payroll Administrator

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd in Bellville, South Africa seeks a Payroll Administrator to join the team in a permanent role. The incumbent will manage payroll for weekly and monthly staff, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain accurate payroll records and reports.

Onboarding, leave, and UIF processing are part of the responsibilities, with opportunities to grow within a fast-paced payroll environment.

Qualifications

• Matric essential; Payroll or HR qualification preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of payroll experience (Sage 300 People experience advantageous).
• Strong knowledge of South African tax regulations and payroll principles.

Responsibilities

• Payroll Processing - Manage and process payroll for weekly and monthly employees.
• Compliance - Ensure adherence to labour laws, payroll regulations, and best practices.
• Record Keeping - Maintain accurate payroll records, attendance, and overtime reports.
• Employee Support - Resolve payroll-related queries in a professional and timely manner.
• Reporting - Generate payslips, compile payroll summaries, and distribute reports to departments.
• Process Improvement - Identify and recommend ways to improve payroll efficiency and accuracy.
• Leave Management - Ensure all leave requests are approved and captured correctly on the system.
• Clock System - Manage clocking data and clear exceptions daily to prepare for payroll import.
• Onboarding and Exits - Load new employees and process terminations timeously.
• Filing and Documentation - Maintain organized records and employment contracts.
• UIF Management - Handle UIF documentation for applicable cases (e.g., maternity, dismissal).
• Ad hoc Support - Assist the HR and Payroll Manager and Senior Payroll Administrator as required.

Skills

Payroll process

Tax regulations

Education

Matric

Payroll/HR qualification

Tools

Sage 300 People

Jarrison clock system

Job description

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd | Permanent

Payroll Administrator

Bellville, South Africa | Posted on 14/10/2026

Our client based in Bellville is looking for a Payroll Administrator to join their team.

This role is perfect for someone eager to grow their career in payroll administration within a fast-paced, people-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Payroll Processing -Manage and process payroll for weekly and monthly employees.
• Compliance -Ensure adherence to labour laws, payroll regulations, and best practices.
• Record Keeping -Maintain accurate payroll records, attendance, and overtime reports.
• Employee Support -Resolve payroll-related queries in a professional and timely manner.
• Reporting -Generate payslips, compile payroll summaries, and distribute reports to departments.
• Process Improvement -Identify and recommend ways to improve payroll efficiency and accuracy.
• Leave Management -Ensure all leave requests are approved and captured correctly on the system.
• Clock System -Manage clocking data and clear exceptions daily to prepare for payroll import.
• Onboarding and Exits -Load new employees and process terminations timeously.
• Filing and Documentation -Maintain organized records and employment contracts.
• UIF Management -Handle UIF documentation for applicable cases (e.g., maternity, dismissal).
• Ad hoc Support -Assist the HR and Payroll Manager and Senior Payroll Administrator as required.

Requirements

• Matric essential; Payroll or HR qualification preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of payroll experience (Sage 300 People experience advantageous).
• Strong knowledge of South African tax regulations and payroll principles.
• Experience with clocking systems such as Jarrison is beneficial.