Payroll Administrator

Remote Recruitment; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 246,000 - 335,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote (South Africa)

UK business hours

Independent contractor

Job summary

Remote Recruitment is seeking a detail-focused Payroll Administrator to support accurate payroll preparation and record-keeping. You will verify inputs, investigate discrepancies, and ensure readiness for payroll lead review.

The role requires at least two years of payroll experience, strong numerical accuracy, and proficiency with payroll software. It is fully remote in South Africa, aligned to UK business hours, and offered as an independent contractor position.

Qualifications

• Two years of payroll administration experience.
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficient with spreadsheets and payroll software.
• Able to manage recurring deadlines and document checks clearly.
• Confidential handling of personal information.
• Reliable and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Collect and check approved timesheets, attendance data and payroll changes.
• Enter and validate payroll inputs in the system.
• Maintain accurate employee and contractor payment records.
• Investigate discrepancies and request missing approvals or information.
• Prepare payroll summaries and supporting reports for review.
• Respond to routine payroll queries and escalate complex issues.
• Handle payroll information confidentially and securely.
• Meet payroll deadlines and maintain audit trail.

Skills

Numerical accuracy

Attention to detail

Spreadsheets

Payroll software

Independent

Reliability

Education

Payroll qualification or bookkeeping certificate

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

Payroll Administrator

Salary: R22,000 to R30,000 per month

Location: Fully remote, South Africa

Hours: Full-time, UK business hours

Engagement: Independent contractor

Organisation: Remote Recruitment

Remote Recruitment is looking for a detail-focused Payroll Administrator to help prepare accurate payroll information and keep records organised. You will support the payroll process, investigate missing information and ensure work is ready for review by the responsible payroll lead.

What you will do

• Collect and check approved timesheets, attendance information and payroll changes.
• Enter and validate payroll inputs using the agreed system.
• Maintain accurate employee and contractor payment records as applicable.
• Investigate discrepancies and request missing approvals or information.
• Prepare payroll summaries and supporting reports for review.
• Respond to routine payroll queries and escalate complex issues.
• Handle payroll and personal information confidentially.
• Work to agreed payroll deadlines and maintain a clear audit trail.

What we are looking for

• At least two years of payroll administration or closely related experience.
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Confidence using spreadsheets and payroll software.
• The ability to manage recurring deadlines and document checks clearly.
• Clear communication and a careful approach to confidential information.
• Reliability and the ability to work independently.
• A suitable quiet workspace, reliable internet and a practical backup plan for connectivity or power interruptions.

Nice to have

• Experience supporting UK payroll processes.
• Experience with payroll reconciliations and reporting.
• A relevant payroll, bookkeeping or accounting qualification.

What is on offer

• Monthly remuneration of R22,000 to R30,000, depending on relevant experience.
• A fully remote role based in South Africa.
• Full-time work aligned with UK business hours.
• A structured role supporting payroll accuracy, records and deadline management.

Who can apply

Applicants based in South Africa who can work the required hours and demonstrate the relevant skills and experience for this role.