Payroll Administrator

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd; Kuilsrivier; On-site; ZAR 201,000 - 312,000; Part time

Job summary

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd is seeking a Payroll Administrator to join the People Support team in Kuils River, Cape Town. This is a 2–3 month temporary on-site assignment designed for an experienced payroll professional who can hit the ground running.

You will process payroll inputs, maintain employee records, handle payroll queries and generate reporting while ensuring accuracy and compliance under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years’ payroll administration experience preferred.
• Experience with SAGE 300 People is essential.
• Experience payroll for hourly and salaried employees is required.
• Ability to work to strict payroll deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll inputs accurately and within deadlines.
• Capture earnings, deductions, allowances and payroll changes.
• Process new hires and terminations.
• Maintain accurate payroll records.
• Prepare payroll reports and reconciliations.
• Assist with benefits administration and payroll queries.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and payroll manager to resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Numerical accuracy

Attention to detail

Time-management

Stakeholder-management

Confidential payroll handling

Communication skills

Tools

SAGE 300 People

Job description

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd | Contract

Payroll Administrator

Kuilsrivier, South Africa | Posted on 21/08/2026

Red Ember Recruitment is currently recruiting for a Payroll Administrator to join our client’s People Support team in Kuils River, Cape Town.

This is a 2–3 month temporary, on-site position suited to an experienced Payroll Administrator who can hit the ground running and provide accurate, efficient and timeous payroll administration support.

The successful candidate will assist with payroll processing, employee records, payroll inputs, benefits administration, payroll queries and general payroll reporting. Strong attention to detail and the ability to work under strict payroll deadlines are essential.

• Process monthly payroll inputs accurately and within deadlines.
• Capture approved earnings, deductions, allowances and payroll changes.
• Process new employees and terminations.
• Maintain accurate employee payroll records.
• Process payroll and benefit transactions on SAGE 300 People.
• Respond to routine payroll and employee queries.
• Assist with payroll reports and reconciliations.
• Assist with UI19 and UI2.7 documentation where required.
• Maintain accurate and auditable payroll records.
• Assist with employee benefit administration.
• Follow up with stakeholders regarding outstanding payroll information.
• Escalate payroll discrepancies and exceptions to the relevant Payroll Manager.
  

Requirements

• 2–3 years’ payroll administration experience preferred.
• Strong experience with SAGE 300 People.
• Experience processing payroll for hourly and salaried employees.
• Good understanding of payroll administration and payroll processes.
• Experience with employee benefits administration would be advantageous.
• Working knowledge of PAYE, UIF and SDL.
• Strong numerical ability and attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential payroll and employee information with discretion.