Payroll Administrator

De Beers; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 250 000 - 350 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global mining company is seeking a Payroll Specialist in Cape Town to manage end-to-end payroll processing. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of payroll experience, a Grade 12 certificate, and proficiency in SAP and Excel. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for learning and growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities for learning and growth

Qualifications

• 2 – 4 years’ experience working in payroll.
• Ability to conduct audits and check controls.
• Experience with payroll calculations and payslips.

Responsibilities

• Capture payroll input data accurately and timely.
• Liaise with customers regarding payroll queries.
• Conduct audits and extract earnings reports.

Skills

Payroll data input

Client communication

Payroll legislation knowledge

SAP experience

Excel skills

Education

Matric / Grade 12

Payroll Certificate

Tools

SAP

Excel

Navigator +

SNOW (Service Now)

Job description

Company Description

Global Shared Services (GSS) is a critical asset for Anglo American and De Beers enabling the delivery of functional service work for Finance & People Services to all Business Unit and Group Functions.

The vision for GSS is to be an exceptional Shared Services organisation, with inspired people, delivering flawless processes, enabled by great technology.

There are three key strategic pillars that GSS is currently aligned to and delivering towards, namely: customers, colleagues and communities.

Proactive and meaningful stakeholder engagement, which includes employees, communication and effective change management are key success factors in the GSS journey.

Job Overview

This role will be responsible for end‑to‑end processing of payroll data whilst ensuring all service‑level‑agreement targets are adhered to.

Key Responsibilities

• Timely and accurate capturing of payroll input data
• Adherence to payroll calendars and deadlines
• Liaise with customers and third parties on payroll queries within 48 hours, providing regular feedback to clients
• Net pay comparison checking and payslip checking
• Understanding of payroll calculations and ability to interpret payslips
• Familiarise with client’s policy and procedures
• Conduct audits and self‑audit on SAP data vs source documents
• Extract and submit the earnings report for Rand Mutual Assurance
• Knowledge of payroll related legislation, including BCEA, Tax Act, Medical Aid and Pension fund regulations
• Conduct affordability checks for the SARS IT88 deductions
• Assist with UAT testing on an ad‑hoc basis
• Contribute to continuous improvement of processes
• Compliance to all internal controls and controls are accurately and timely executed
• Report and log incidents immediately upon detection
• Evidence of control checks and payslip simulation to be archived as per archive policy
• Assist in internal and external audit processes

Qualifications

• Matric / Grade 12
• Payroll Certificate (recognition of prior experience)
• 2 – 4 years’ experience of working in payroll
• Related SAP, Navigator + and SNOW (Service Now) experience
• Related Excel skills

Additional Information – What We Offer

When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package.

Beyond this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none.

From technical training to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people.

There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards, too.

Who We Are

Anglo American is a global diversified mining business.

Our portfolio of world‑class mining operations provides the metals and minerals that make modern life possible.

We use innovative practices and the latest technologies to discover new resources and mine, process, move and market our products to our customers around the world.

Inclusion and Diversity

Anglo American is an equal‑opportunities employer.

We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.

Safety

Nothing is more important to us than ensuring you return home safely after a day's work.

We have the most rigorous safety standards in the industry and continually invest in new technologies – from drones to data analytics – that are helping to make mining safer.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form.

You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.