Payroll Administrator

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Mossel Bay, South Africa, is seeking a meticulous Payroll Administrator to manage end-to-end payroll for our client’s staff. You will handle data entry, payroll runs, and employee queries with a focus on accuracy and timeliness.

The role requires knowledge of SA payroll legislation and BCEA, experience with Sage VIP or PaySpace, and proficiency in Excel. This full-time position offers competitive pay and benefits in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Payroll Administrator or in a similar payroll processing role.
• In-depth knowledge of South African payroll legislation, tax regulations, and BCEA requirements.
• Proficiency in payroll software (Sage VIP, PaySpace) and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent data entry skills and a high level of accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Discretion and the ability to handle confidential information with integrity.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly or monthly payroll accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation.
• Maintain employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, and changes in personal details or remuneration.
• Prepare and submit payroll tax filings and other statutory reports.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, and benefits in a timely and professional manner.
• Reconcile payroll reports and ensure the accuracy of all payroll-related data.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance departments to ensure seamless payroll operations.

Skills

Payroll processing

Data entry accuracy

Organizational skills

Confidential data handling

Tools

Sage VIP

PaySpace

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About the Role

Our client seeks a meticulous and reliable Payroll Administrator to manage the end-to-end payroll process for their employees in Mossel Bay . This role is crucial for ensuring accurate and timely payment of salaries, wages, and benefits, while maintaining compliance with all relevant labor laws and tax regulations. You will be responsible for data entry, processing payroll runs, handling employee queries, and generating payroll reports. The ideal candidate is highly organized, possesses strong attention to detail, and understands the sensitive nature of payroll information. Join a stable company committed to fair and efficient employee compensation.

Key Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly or monthly payroll accurately and efficiently, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation.
• Maintain employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, and changes in personal details or remuneration.
• Prepare and submit payroll tax filings and other statutory reports.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, deductions, and benefits in a timely and professional manner.
• Reconcile payroll reports and ensure the accuracy of all payroll-related data.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance departments to ensure seamless payroll operations.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Payroll Administrator or in a similar payroll processing role.
• In-depth knowledge of South African payroll legislation, tax regulations, and BCEA requirements.
• Proficiency in payroll software (e.g., Sage VIP, PaySpace) and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent data entry skills and a high level of accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time management skills .
• Discretion and the ability to handle confidential information with integrity.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Full-time, permanent position located in Mossel Bay .
• Comprehensive medical aid and provident fund benefits.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development in payroll and HR.
• A supportive team environment where your contribution is valued.