Payroll Administrator

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

Job summary

A leading metal processing company in Cape Town is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to manage payroll for over 1250 employees. The ideal candidate will have 5-6 years of payroll processing experience, strong computer literacy, and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include managing timesheets, calculating deductions, and liaising with the HR department. Competitive salary and potential for overtime work provided.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Accurately process the payroll of 1250+ employees.
• Calculate overtime, leave payments, and third-party deductions.
• Liaise with Human Capital on wage and HR concerns.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Planning and decision making

Time management

Education

Matric or equivalent

Tools

Accsys PeopleWare

Microsoft Office

Time & Attendance software

Job description

Job Description

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 authorized 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.