Payroll Administrator

Marvel Placement Consultants; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the FMCG manufacturing sector is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator. The role requires managing payroll processes for a large staff, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Candidates must possess a relevant diploma and several years of practical experience, ideally with proficiency in Sage and Excel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years relevant experience in payroll processing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Valid Driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and process monthly wages for 170+ staff members.
• Oversee payroll process for weekly casual wages.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and handle inquiries.

Skills

Payroll processing

Compliance

Data analysis

HR functions support

Microsoft Excel

Education

Matric

Diploma in Payroll Administration or Human Resources

Tools

Sage

Eco Time

Job description

Our client a leading company in the FMCG manufacturing industry is currently looking to hire a skilled payroll Administrator. The successful candidate must bring a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience demonstrating expertise in managing payroll processes and supporting related HR functions. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where accuracy, compliance, and efficiency are essential. The selected candidate will ensure the timely and accurate processing of employee wages and maintain up-to-date payroll records, contributing significantly to the organisation's overall operational success.

• Matric.
• Diploma in Payroll Administration or Human Resources.
• Vehicle and valid Driver’s License.
• 3 - 5 years of experience in payroll processing.
• Proficiency in the full Microsoft Office suite, with a strong focus on Microsoft Excel, including experience using formulas, PivotTables, and data analysis tools.
• Essential : Sage and Eco Time.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Manage and process monthly wages for approximately 170+ staff members, ensuring accurate and timely payments.
• Oversee and manage the payroll process for outsourced weekly casual wages.
• Maintain accurate payroll records, update employee information and handle payroll-related queries and compliance matters.
• Support HR functions including but not limited to employee onboarding documentation, maintaining staff records, and assisting with general HR administration.

Closing Date

Submissions for this vacancy will close on 17 July 2025, however, you will still have the opportunity to submit your CV for this position till 8 August 2025.

Please Note

Thank you for submitting your CV to Marvel Placement Consultants. We value your submission, and we try our utmost best to get back to each applicant. However, should your application be successful, we will be in contact with you. Should you not hear from us within two weeks of application, please consider your application as unsuccessful. We are however recruitment specialists and will keep your details on our database for possible future opportunities.

PoPI Act

Please note that Marvel Placement Consultants adhere to the POPI Act (Act No. 4 of 2013 : Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013). Section 9 of PoPI states that “Personal Information may only be processed if, given the purpose for which it is processed, it is adequate, relevant and not excessive”.

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