Payroll Administrator

Empire Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Johannesburg is hiring a Payroll Administrator to manage payroll operations. The role requires experience in SAGE 300, strong attention to detail, and excellent numerical accuracy. You will handle payroll processing, ensure compliance with South African tax laws, and maintain records with confidentiality. This is a great opportunity to join a growing security company.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of payroll administration experience, preferably in a high-volume environment.
• Strong understanding of South African payroll legislation and tax regulations.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll for all employees accurately and on time.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements (PAYE, UIF, SDL).
• Capture new hires, terminations, and salary adjustments.
• Reconcile payroll reports and maintain records.
• Prepare and submit statutory reports.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical accuracy

Confidentiality

SAGE 300 experience

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

Grade 12 / equivalent qualification

Job description

Overview

SUMMARY:

We’re Hiring: Payroll Administrator

Location: East Johannesburg

Industry: Security

Are you a payroll professional with a keen eye for detail and experience on SAGE 300? Our client in the security industry is looking for a Payroll Administrator to manage their full payroll function with accuracy, confidentiality, and efficiency.

Position Info

Key Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll for all employees accurately and on time.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements (PAYE, UIF, SDL, tax submissions).
• Capture new hires, terminations, and salary adjustments.
• Reconcile payroll reports and maintain employee payroll records.
• Prepare and submit EMP201 / EMP501 and other statutory reports.
• Handle payroll queries, ensuring swift and professional resolution.
• Assist with year-end payroll procedures and audits.

What You’ll Need

• Grade 12 / equivalent qualification.
• Proven payroll administration experience, minimum 3 years (preferably in a high-volume environment).
• SAGE 300 experience is essential.
• Strong understanding of South African payroll legislation and tax regulations.
• Excellent numerical accuracy, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-paced, growing security company where your expertise will keep payroll operations running seamlessly.

Apply now and take the next step in building your future!

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