Payroll Administrator

PTY; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd is seeking a Payroll Administrator for our Bellville client in South Africa. You will manage the full monthly payroll process, ensure compliance with RSA tax directives and act on payroll-related reports for HR, Finance and line managers.

The role requires strong Excel skills, Sage 300 People experience and proficiency in Google Workspace, with a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ completed payroll experience on a RSA-recognised payroll system.
• Experience on Sage 300 People is advantageous.
• Grade 12 certification is required.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace products.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities are required.
• Knowledge of RSA payroll legislation including PAYE, UIF, ETI, SDL, and BC of Employment Act.
• Knowledge of Botswana, Lesotho, Eswatini and Namibia payroll legislation is advantageous.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Deadline-driven with the ability to meet set timeframes.
• High attention to detail and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Administer the monthly payroll administration from capturing input to payment for the respective portfolio.
• Applying for South African Revenue Service for tax directives.
• Prepare monthly reports for HR, Finance, payroll, and line manager as required.
• Ensure accurate filing and data retention in line with BCEA and POPIA.
• Complete UI19 forms for Unemployment Insurance Fund submissions.
• Extract monthly variance reports on the payroll for validation.
• Export general ledger files to the finance department within the agreed timeframe.
• Ensure all third-party payments are processed timeously within the agreed timeframe.
• Submit funding requests to the line manager for net payment.

Skills

Payroll administration

Attention to detail

Interpersonal communication

Deadline driven

Education

Grade 12 certification

Tools

Sage 300 People

Google Workspace

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd | Permanent

Payroll Administrator

Bellville, South Africa | Posted on 09/07/2026

Red Ember Recruitment is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to join our client’s team based in Bellville.

• Administer the monthly payroll administration from capturing input to payment for the respective portfolio.
• Applying for South African Revenue Service for tax directives.
• Prepare monthly reports for various business partners within the company as required, including HR, Finance, payroll, and line manager.
• Ensure accurate filing and data retention in line with Basic Conditions of Employment Act and Protection of Personal Information Act .
• Complete UI19 forms for Unemployment Insurance Fund submissions.
• Extract monthly variance reports on the payroll for validation.
• Export general ledger files to the finance department within the agreed timeframe.
• Ensure all third-party payments are processed timeously within the agreed timeframe.
• Submit funding requests to the line manager for net payment.

Requirements

Qualifications and level of experience required:

• Minimum 3 years’ completed payroll experience on a RSA-recognised payroll system.
• Experience on Sage 300 People is advantageous.
• Grade 12 certification is required.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace products.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities are required.
• Inherent minimum requirements (skills and knowledge):
• Working knowledge of payroll administration within a full monthly payroll cycle, including capturing, processing monthly payments, and monthly reporting, is essential.
• Knowledge of relevant statutory legislation for RSA, including PAYE, UIF, ETI, SDL, Basic Conditions of Employment Act , and Labour Relations Act .
• Knowledge of basic conditions of employment.
• Knowledge of Botswana, Lesotho, Eswatini, and Namibia payroll legislation is advantageous.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills to deal with various parties within the organisation.
• Excellent problem-solving and judgement skills.
• High attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure.
• Deadline-driven with the ability to meet set timeframes.
• A strong sense of integrity.
• Knowledge of Google Workspace and all inherent Google products.