Payroll Administrator

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd; Irene; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd in Pretoria seeks a Payroll Administrator to perform allocated payroll functions. You will calculate salary inputs, validate payroll data, process payments to third parties, and prepare monthly payroll reconciliations in a dynamic team environment.

The role requires strong accuracy, 2–4 years of payroll experience, and familiarity with ERP systems. Proficiency in Excel/Word and confidentiality are essential traits for success.

Qualifications

• Grade 12/NQF equivalent with Accounting and Mathematics (Essential).
• Post-school Payroll qualification (Desirable).
• 2-4 years of core experience in an HR administrative OR Payroll environment (Essential).

Responsibilities

• Accurately calculate and prepare salary-related information for payroll processing for the relevant period.
• Process all salary-related information in the SAGE People Payroll system.
• Resolve salary-related enquiries from employees and third parties.
• Prepare and validate Group Life and Post-Retirement Medical Aid information for actuarial valuation purposes.
• Prepare and reconcile third-party payments to payroll monthly.
• Reconcile payroll-related general ledger control accounts with explanations for reconciling items.
• Prepare year-end audit working papers for directors and executive remuneration, provisions and disability accruals.
• Prepare, validate and ensure accuracy of statutory submissions for Stats SA.
• Comply with taxation, BCEA and related legislation and policies.

Skills

Payroll administration

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Integrity

Confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Pressure handling

Education

Grade 12/NQF with Accounting & Mathematics

Post-school Payroll qualification

Tools

ERP system

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

Job description

Red Ember is seeking a Payroll Administrator based in Pretoria to join our client's team to perform allocated payroll functions, including ensuring the accurate calculation and preparation of all salary-related inputs, validating and accurately processing payroll information, generating payments to third parties, and preparing monthly payroll reconciliations.

Requirements

• To accurately calculate and prepare all salary-related information for payroll processing for the relevant period.
• To accurately process all salary-related information in the SAGE People Payroll system.
• To resolve all salary-related enquiries from employees and third parties.
• To prepare, validate and ensure the accuracy of Group Life and Post-Retirement Medical Aid information for actuarial valuation purposes.
• To prepare and reconcile third-party payments to payroll every month.
• To reconcile all payroll-related general ledger control accounts, including explanations for reconciling items
• To prepare year-end external audit working papers for directors and executive remuneration, provisions and disability accruals.
• To prepare, validate and ensure the accuracy of statutory submissions for Stats SA.
• To comply with relevant taxation, BCEA and other legislation, including policies and procedures of the SABN.

Qualifications

• Grade 12/NQF equivalent with Accounting and Mathematics (Essential)
• Post-school Payroll qualification (Desirable)
• 2-4 years of core experience in an HR administrative OR Payroll environment (Essential)

Knowledge and Skills

• Payroll/HR administration
• Any ERP system
• Relevant taxation, BCEA and other related legislation
• Basic Accounting
• Payroll-related policies, procedures and processes
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel and Word)
• Verbal and written communication
• Interpersonal
• Integrity
• Confidentiality
• Time management
• Working well under pressure