Payroll Administrator

Frogg Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 279,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

Frogg Recruitment presents a Payroll Administrator vacancy in Epping, Cape Town. The role manages full payroll processing on Sage Payroll for 250 staff, ensuring compliance with SA legislation and SARS requirements. The ideal candidate has 3–4 years’ payroll experience and Sage VIP certification, with BCEA and POPIA knowledge, based in Cape Town.

Salary is between R25 000 and R30 000 per month. On-site position with strong emphasis on accuracy and timely payroll submissions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–4 years’ payroll administration experience using SAGE VIP.
• Certification in Sage Payroll is highly advantageous.
• SAPA accreditation is advantageous.
• Solid knowledge of South African payroll legislation (PAYE, UIF, SDL, ETI, BCEA, LRA, COIDA, POPIA).

Responsibilities

• Full Payroll Administration for 250 staff on SAGE payroll/SAGE VIP.
• HR & Payroll Processing.
• Process monthly/weekly/fortnightly payrolls accurately and on time using Sage Payroll.
• Capture new employees, terminations, promotions, transfers, and salary adjustments.
• Process overtime, commissions, bonuses, allowances, and deductions.
• Calculate and submit PAYE, UIF, and SDL via monthly EMP201 submissions on SARS eFiling.
• Complete bi-annual and annual EMP501 reconciliations using SARS e@syFile and Sage.
• Ensure compliance with BCEA, Income Tax Act, and applicable Bargaining Council/Sectoral Determinations.
• Reconcile and process payments to third parties (medical aid, retirement/provident funds, garnishees, unions).
• Administer employee benefits including medical aid, pension/provident fund contributions, and group risk schemes.
• Generate standard and custom payroll reports from Sage (cost-to-company, headcount, leave liability, GL reports).
• Prepare payroll journals and assist Finance with general ledger reconciliations.

Skills

Payroll processing

SAGE VIP knowledge

SARS eFiling knowledge

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Payroll/HR/Accounting certificate or diploma

Sage Payroll certification

SAPA accreditation

Tools

Sage Payroll

Sage VIP

eFiling / e@syFile

Job description

Payroll Administrator job vacancy in Epping, Cape Town.

Our manufacturing client in Epping, Cape Town, is looking for a Payroll administrator with 3-4 years’ experience.

The Payroll Administrator will process the full payroll on SAGE Payroll. You will be ensuring compliance with South African legislation, including SARS requirements, the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), and other statutory obligations.

Salary: R25 000 – R30 000 per month.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric (essential)
• Certificate or Diploma in Payroll Administration, HR, Accounting, or Finance (advantageous)
• Sage Payroll certification (Sage VIP / Sage 300 People) – highly advantageous
• SAPA (South African Payroll Association) accreditation – advantageous
• 3–4 years’ payroll administration experience using SAGE VIP
• Experience with SARS eFiling and e@syFile
• Solid knowledge of South African payroll legislation (PAYE, UIF, SDL, ETI, BCEA, LRA, COIDA, POPIA)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Full Payroll Administration for 250 staff on SAGE payroll/SAGE VIP
• HR & Payroll Processing
• Process monthly/weekly/fortnightly payrolls accurately and on time using Sage Payroll
• Capture new employees, terminations, promotions, transfers, and salary adjustments
• Process overtime, commissions, bonuses, allowances, and deductions
• Calculate and submit PAYE, UIF, and SDL via monthly EMP201 submissions on SARS eFiling
• Complete bi-annual and annual EMP501 reconciliations using SARS e@syFile and Sage
• Ensure compliance with BCEA, Income Tax Act, and applicable Bargaining Council/Sectoral Determinations
• Reconcile and process payments to third parties (medical aid, retirement/provident funds, garnishees, unions)
• Administer employee benefits including medical aid, pension/provident fund contributions, and group risk schemes
• Generate standard and custom payroll reports from Sage (cost-to-company, headcount, leave liability, GL reports)
• Prepare payroll journals and assist Finance with general ledger reconciliations