Payroll Administrator

JVR Software; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

JVR Software in Gauteng is seeking a payroll administrator to support weekly, bi-weekly or monthly payroll cycles. The role requires strong MS Excel skills and familiarity with payroll software.

You will capture employee data, validate time and attendance, ensure statutory compliance, generate reports and assist management with payroll queries. This position emphasizes accuracy and confidentiality within a fast-paced finance team.

Qualifications

• Matric with a relevant tertiary qualification.
• Strong numerical ability and high attention to detail.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and payroll systems.
• Understanding of SA labour laws (BCEA).

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end payroll weekly, bi-weekly or monthly.
• Capture data: employee records, engagements, terminations, salary changes, deductions.
• Time and attendance management: validate timesheets, leave, overtime, clocking.
• Ensure UIF documentation for terminations or maternity.
• Prepare payroll reports and respond to management queries.

Skills

MS Excel

Payroll systems

Numerical ability

Attention to detail

Labour law knowledge

Education

Matric + tertiary qualification

Tools

Sage

VIP

Job description

Location Gauteng Job type Accounting / Finance Salary Annual salary plus benefits Posted 31 Oct 2026

Requirements:

• Matric (Grade 12) with a relevant tertiary qualification
• Strong numerical ability and high attention to detail
• Proficiency in MS Excel and payroll systems
• Understanding of local labour laws (Basic Conditions of Employment Act)

Duties:

• Assisting with the end-to-end processing of weekly, bi-weekly or monthly payroll
• Data Capturing: Accurately maintaining employee records, including new engagements, terminations, salary changes and deductions
• Time & Attendance Management: Validating timesheets, leave applications, overtime and clocking data, ensuring approval before processing
• Statutory Compliance (SA): UIF documentation for terminations or maternity
• Reporting & Reconciliation: Reconciling payroll reports and generating reports for Management Query Resolution: Addressing employee queries regarding pay and deductions in a professional manner
• System Maintenance: Working with Payroll software (such as Sage, VIP)