Payroll Administrator

The Beekman Group; Port Shepstone; On-site; ZAR 240 000 - 360 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property and leisure management firm in Port Shepstone is seeking a Payroll Administrator to manage payroll processing and compliance. The ideal candidate will have solid knowledge of Sage VIP Payroll and advanced Excel skills. Responsibilities include maintaining employee data, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, and preparing payroll reports. Join a professional team in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of Sage VIP Payroll is essential.
• Advanced Excel skills with formulas and pivots required.
• Experience in Pastel Accounting up to Trial Balance is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and on time using Sage VIP.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements.
• Maintain employee data integrity and assist with payroll reporting.

Skills

Sage VIP Payroll

Advanced Excel

Pastel Accounting

Jarrison Time & Attendance

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Port Shepstone – KwaZulu Natal – South Africa

This Role Is Responsible For But Not Limited To

• Process payroll accurately and timeously on Sage VIP (essential).
• Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements (PAYE, UIF, SDL, and provident fund contributions).
• Maintain employee data integrity and support HR with payroll-related reporting and reconciliations.
• Reconcile payroll information with financial systems; Pastel experience up to Trial Balance will be a strong advantage.
• Manage and analyse time and attendance records; experience on Jarrison or similar systems will be advantageous.
• Prepare payroll reports, costing analyses, and month-end submissions.
• Assist with leave management, and payroll-related projects.

Key Competencies & Personal Attributes

• Solid working knowledge of Sage VIP Payroll (essential).
• Advanced Excel skills (including formulas, pivots, and reconciliations).
• Experience with Pastel Accounting up to Trial Balance (advantageous).
• Familiarity with Jarrison Time & Attendance or similar systems (advantageous).
• Sound understanding of South African labour legislation and payroll compliance.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organisational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills — a team player with a professional attitude.
• Ability to work under pressure, maintain confidentiality, and deliver on deadlines.

Potential applicants will be required to undergo an assignment to determine suitability for post requirements

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

South Africa’s leading corporate player in the development and management of property and the leisure sector, currently has the following opportunity at Head Office in Port Shepstone. In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the Group, preference shall be given, but not limited to, candidates from the designated groups.

Ref # 18/11

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