Payroll Administrator

SA Metal Group (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in metal recycling is looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Processor to handle payroll for 1250+ employees. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in payroll processing within a large organization and demonstrate strong communication and analytical skills. This role requires efficiency, attention to detail, and the ability to manage a demanding workload in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5-6 years of experience processing payroll for a large organization.
• Experience in a service-oriented division and environment.
• Computer literacy essential with ability to create spreadsheets and compile reports.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for 1250+ employees accurately and timeously.
• Ensure third-party deductions are processed on time.
• Maintain payroll records according to statutory requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

Matric or equivalent

Tools

Accsys PeopleWare

Microsoft Office

Time & Attendance software

Job description

Job Description

SA Metal Group is South Africa’s oldest and largest metal recycling company. The Group purchases and processes all forms of ferrous metals (steel and iron) and non-ferrous metals (aluminum, copper, zinc, stainless steel, brass and others) from industrial enterprises, scrap metal dealers and private individuals. Our processing facilities are located in and around Cape Town, Johannesburg and Pretoria. The Group was established 106 years ago. For more information about the Group, please visit its website at www.sametal.co.za

The Salaries and wages department requires a process-driven, attentive to detail and organized individual to join their team. This position requires an efficient individual who is able to work in a fast paced environment and is able to meet deadlines.

Duties & Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• To accurately and timeously process the SA Metal payroll of 1250+ employees
• Accurately process timesheets ensuring deadlines are met
• Accurately calculate overtime and leave payments
• To ensure third party deductions are processed and payments are made by a specific date
• Process statutory deductions i.t.o. PAYE, UIF, WCA, etc.
• Maintain payroll records in terms of statutory requirements.
• Calculating allowances, shift payments and pay increase
• Answering staff queries about timesheets or pay slips
• Liaise with Human Capital on wage and HR concerns
• Proactive approach to payroll processing
  
  

Qualifying Criteria

• Matric or equivalent
• Accsys PeopleWare experience advantageous
• Computer literacy essential (Microsoft Office) – create spreadsheets, communicate with e-mail, compile reports and present data in tabulated form, numerical and descriptive accuracy essential
• Telephone etiquette
• Working knowledge of Time & Attendance software
• 5-6 years of experience processing payroll for a large organization
• Experience of working in a service orientated division and environment
  
  

Qualifying Attributes

• Good communication skills both written and verbal
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Prepared to work overtime when required
• Ability to multi-task and manage a demanding workload in a pressurized environment
• Ability to effectively communicate with people on all levels
• Be self-motivated and results driven
• Disciplined in following procedures when executing tasks
• Planning, decision making and analytical skills
• Be assertive and have a mature approach
• Be able to work both independently and in a team
• Good time management skills
• High work standards
• Be organised
• Logical and detail orientated methodologies
• Commitment to a strong business ethic and integrity
  
  

We regret that it is not possible to contact all unsuccessful applicants. Applicants who have not been contacted within fourteen (14) days from the date of their submission should consider their application unsuccessful.

Please note that the successful candidate will receive a formal, written offer of employment after all applicable pre-employment checks have been completed. This offer will only be valid if it is signed by a company representative authorised to make such an offer. Representations made on behalf of the company in any other form do not constitute valid offers of employment and should not be construed as such.