Payroll Administrator

Network1; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance firm in Midrand is seeking a skilled Payroll Administrator to manage end-to-end payroll operations using SAP. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of payroll experience and a strong understanding of compliance and labour laws. This role involves processing payroll, handling employee benefits, and maintaining data integrity. A detail-oriented professional with excellent problem-solving skills is desired for this full-time position.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years payroll administration experience with SAP or Sage.
• Strong knowledge of labour laws and tax regulations.
• High attention to detail and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end payroll cycle using SAP.
• Process employee benefits and statutory submissions.
• Ensure compliance with labour laws and company policies.

Skills

Data Entry

Payroll

Accounting

HRIS

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Human Resources

Tools

SAP

Sage

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity for a Payroll Administrator in Johannesburg. Manage end-to-end payroll operations on SAP ensuring accuracy, compliance and efficiency. This role is suitable for detail-driven professionals with strong payroll expertise and a passion for delivering excellent employee support.

We are seeking a skilled Payroll Administrator to join a leading finance team. In this role you will manage the end-to-end payroll process using SAP ensuring that all employee remuneration, benefits and statutory submissions are processed accurately and on time.

You will collaborate closely with HR, Auditors, consultants and employees to maintain data integrity, ensure compliance with labour laws and tax regulations, and provide exceptional payroll support. This position is ideal for an experienced payroll professional who thrives in a high-volume environment, values accuracy and is passionate about both compliance and employee engagement.

Responsibilities

• Managing the end-to-end payroll cycle using SAP including validations, reconciliations and adjustments.
• Processing employee benefits, deductions and statutory submissions (EMP201, EMP501, provident fund contributions, etc.).
• Maintaining accurate employee records in SAP for promotions, salary changes and terminations.
• Handling time management processes in SAP (PTMW and FLOW) and resolving related queries.
• Ensuring full compliance with labour laws, tax legislation and company policies.
• Supporting internal and external audits by preparing reports and documentation.
• Providing payroll-related support and education to employees with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Acting as the main point of contact for SAP payroll troubleshooting, authorisations and system updates.

What You Need

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field.
• 5-7 years payroll administration experience with SAP (or Sage) expertise is highly advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of labour laws, tax regulations and statutory compliance.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and solid data validation/reconciliation skills.
• High attention to detail, confidentiality and integrity in handling sensitive information.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills to support employees and resolve queries.

Note: Applications will be reviewed within two weeks of applying.

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Required Experience: Unclear Seniority

Key Skills: Data Entry, Paychex, Accounting, UltiPro, Workers' Compensation Law, Ceridian, Paylocity, HRIS, Payroll, ADP, Kronos, Human Resources

Employment Type: Full-Time

Vacancy: 1