Payroll Administrator

TP; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

TP South Africa is seeking a Payroll Administrator to join our team in Cape Town. You will be responsible for accurate and timely payroll processing and time & attendance information, ensuring employees receive a professional payroll service.

The role requires strong numerical ability, attention to detail, and the ability to work under deadlines while maintaining strict confidentiality. Sage 300 People experience and Excel proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• A qualification in Finance, HR, Payroll, Administration, Management or a related field is essential.
• Minimum 2 years' proven payroll administration experience.
• Proficiency with Sage 300 People and intermediate to advanced Excel required.
• Strong data-entry accuracy and good analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Processing and administering payroll data on Sage 300 People, including manual and bulk uploads.
• Processing new employee and termination information.
• Processing employee leave, maternity and paternity documentation.
• Preparing and distributing payslips.
• Collecting, calculating and capturing payroll information accurately.
• Investigating and resolving payroll discrepancies.
• Responding to payroll-related queries via telephone and email.
• Managing and maintaining the payroll mailbox.
• Providing accurate and timely payroll information to employees and stakeholders.
• Ensuring payroll activities are completed in accordance with policies and deadlines.
• Maintaining confidentiality when handling sensitive payroll information.
• Supporting the payroll team with additional activities as needed.

Skills

Data entry accuracy

Analytical

Deadline-driven

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

Finance/HR/Payroll/Administration/Management related field

Tools

Sage 300 People

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Join Our Team as a Payroll Administrator!

Are you detail-oriented, analytical and passionate about delivering accurate and efficient payroll services?

TP South Africa is looking for an experienced Payroll Administrator to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing and administration of payroll and time & attendance information, while ensuring employees receive a professional and reliable payroll service.

If you thrive in a deadline-driven environment, have strong attention to detail and understand the importance of confidentiality when dealing with sensitive employee information, we would like to hear from you.

What You’ll Do -

As a Payroll Administrator, you will be responsible for:

• Processing and administering payroll data on Sage 300 People, including manual and bulk uploads.
• Processing new employee and termination information.
• Processing employee leave, maternity and paternity documentation.
• Preparing and distributing payslips.
• Collecting, calculating and capturing payroll information accurately.
• Investigating and resolving payroll discrepancies.
• Responding to payroll-related queries via telephone and email.
• Managing and maintaining the payroll mailbox.
• Providing accurate and timely payroll information to employees and stakeholders.
• Ensuring payroll activities are completed in accordance with policies, procedures and payroll processing deadlines.
• Maintaining strict confidentiality when handling sensitive employee and payroll information.
• Supporting the payroll team with additional activities and requirements as needed.

What We’re Looking For -

We are looking for someone who is:

• Highly organised and detail-oriented.
• Numerically strong with excellent data-entry accuracy.
• Analytical with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Able to work independently and meet strict deadlines.
• A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Professional and trustworthy when handling confidential information.
• Flexible, resilient and able to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Committed to delivering high levels of accuracy, productivity and service.
• A positive team player who contributes to team success.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• A qualification in Finance, HR, Payroll, Administration, Management or a related field is essential.
• Minimum 2 years' proven payroll administration experience.
• Sage 300 People experience and/or training is essential.
• Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Previous information management experience.

Why Join TP?

At TP, you’ll have the opportunity to work in a dynamic, people-focused environment where your expertise plays an important role in delivering an accurate and professional payroll service.