Payroll Administrator

Ergasia Placements; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Ergasia Placements in Pretoria is seeking a Payroll Administrator to join our client’s finance team. The role focuses on basic payroll knowledge, structured processes, and accurate, timely payroll support.

You will handle monthly and weekly payrolls, data captures, statutory submissions and maintain records while resolving queries and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Basic payroll knowledge is required.
• Attention to detail and accuracy are essential.
• Experience with payroll processing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation and submission of monthly payroll reports.
• Capture and update bulk employee payroll data including hours worked, leave taken, and deductions for final review.
• Support the processing of statutory applications such as UIF, PAYE, SDL, and COIDA, prepare submission files.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and filing systems.
• Submit payroll-related documentation to relevant government departments and third-party providers.
• Reconcile payroll data and assist in resolving discrepancies.
• Support with client queries and resolution of related matters.
• Assist with collection and preparation of weekly/monthly payroll data received.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and statutory regulations, including registration and maintenance.

Skills

Basic payroll knowledge

Data entry accuracy

Attention to detail

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Payroll Administrator to join our client's finance team!

This role is ideal for someone with basic payroll knowledge who thrives in a structured environment and is eager to grow within the payroll function. The payroll environment is client-based, with large numbers,(over 200 payrolls) of monthly and weekly payrolls to be prepared and processed with detailed focus on accurate and timeous support.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist with the preparation and submission of monthly payroll reports.
• Capture and update bulk employee payroll data including hours worked, leave taken, and deductions for final review. Completion and submission to clients.
• Support the processing of statutory applications such as UIF, PAYE, SDL, and COIDA, prepare submission files.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and filing systems.
• Submit payroll-related documentation to relevant government departments and third-party providers.
• Reconcile payroll data and assist in resolving discrepancies.
• Support with client queries and resolution of related matters.
• Assist with collection and preparation of weekly/monthly payroll data received.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and statutory regulations, including registration and maintenance.