Payroll Administrator

Fouche & Co Pty Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial brokerage in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to manage complete payroll functions for its clients. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented, have extensive knowledge of Pastel and Excel, and possess strong client relational skills. Responsibilities include preparing payroll, handling EMP returns, and maintaining compliance with SARS. This position promises a dynamic work environment with the potential for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must have a full monthly payroll function experience.
• Previous experience in a similar role is required.

Responsibilities

• Request payroll details and documents to process monthly payroll.
• Prepare payroll and send pay slips and reports to clients monthly.
• Prepare EMP returns and communicate PAYE amounts.
• Submit annual and bi-annual EMP reconciliations.
• Prepare IRP5 certificates and WCA returns of earnings.
• Maintain SARS compliant status for clients.
• Correct SARS non-compliant issues for clients.
• Register new payroll clients for PAYE, UIF, and WCA.

Skills

Tax principles and legislative knowledge

Computer literate

Extensive knowledge of Pastel and Excel

Critical thinking

Strong attention to detail skills

Professionalism

Stress management

Time and priority management

Education

Matric

Higher Certificate or Diploma

Tools

Pastel

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Reference: DBN******-JC-1Bedfordview, Gauteng - A leading and well‑established Financial Brokerage seeks an experienced Payroll Administrator to join their fast‑growing Tax department.

Duties & Responsibilities

As an Independent financial brokerage, our client provides an array of services within the financial services industry. They pride themselves in providing exceptional client services unmatched within the industry. They are seeking a Payroll Administrator to provide full Payroll duties to their Professional clients. The ideal candidate will be meticulous, extremely detail‑oriented, and highly deadline‑driven. If you thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy multi‑tasking, and have a strong passion for Payroll and client relational skills, this role is for you!

Responsibilities

• Timeously request payroll details and other relevant documents to process monthly payroll.
• Prepare the Payroll and send out pay slips and relevant reports to all clients, monthly (client base of ).
• Prepare EMP returns and communicate PAYE amounts payable before the 7th of the next month.
• Prepare and submit Annual and Bi‑annual EMP reconciliations.
• Prepare IRP5 certificates.
• Prepare and submit annual WCA returns of earnings.
• Maintain SARS compliant status for the client base.
• Correct and finalize any SARS non‑compliant issues for clients.
• Register new payroll clients for PAYE, UIF, and WCA.

Requirements

• Tax principles and legislative knowledge.
• Computer literate.
• Extensive knowledge of Pastel and Excel as well as Microsoft Office - This is non‑negotiable.
• Full monthly Payroll function.
• Critical thinking.
• Advisory / Consulting skills.
• Strong attention to detail skills.
• Professionalism.
• Stress management.
• Time and priority management.
• Ensures quality service delivery in accordance with company standards and policies.

Qualifications

• Matric.
• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Higher Certificate or Diploma would be an added bonus.

Remuneration

R****** - R****** Cost to Company*** Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted ***Package & Remuneration R ****** - R ****** - Monthly