Payroll Administrator

Ergasia Placements; Wellington; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Our well-known client in Wellington, Western Cape, is seeking a Payroll Administrator to join their team immediately. You will manage wages, salaries, benefits and statutory deductions, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.

The role requires Grade 12, payroll exposure, SA labour law understanding, and proficiency with Sage, VIP or similar payroll systems, plus strong Excel skills and organisational ability.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years payroll administration experience.
• Solid understanding of South African labour law and HR compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in payroll systems (e.g. Sage, VIP, EJM or similar) and MS Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Administer wages, salaries and employee benefits (PAYE, UIF, SDL, Provident Fund, Medical Aid and BCCEI).
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date personnel files and payroll records.
• Coordinate recruitment, including job advertisements, interviews and onboarding.
• Support training and development initiatives and maintain training records.
• Administer disciplinary, grievance and termination processes in line with company policy.
• Ensure labour law compliance and manage submissions to SARS, FEM, CESA and BCCEI.
• Prepare reports and assist with BBBEE and Employment Equity documentation.
• Support employee wellness and engagement activities.

Skills

Payroll administration

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Confidential information handling

Education

Grade 12 (Matric)

HR/Payroll qualification

Tools

Sage

VIP

EJM

Excel

Job description

Our well-known client, in Wellington (Western Cape), is looking for their Payroll Administrator to join them immediately!

Requirements:

• Grade 12 (Matric) essential.
• HR / Payroll qualification (advantageous).
• 3–5 years' payroll administration experience, preferably in the construction or engineering industry.
• Solid understanding of South African labour law and HR compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in payroll systems (e.g. Sage, VIP, EJM or similar) and MS Office, especially Excel.
• Strong attention to detail, organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Discreet, professional and able to handle confidential information.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer wages, salaries and employee benefits (PAYE, UIF, SDL, Provident Fund, Medical Aid and BCCEI).
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date personnel files and payroll records.
• Coordinate recruitment, including job advertisements, interviews and onboarding.
• Support training and development initiatives and maintain training records.
• Administer disciplinary, grievance and termination processes in line with company policy.
• Ensure labour law compliance and manage submissions to SARS, FEM, CESA and BCCEI.
• Prepare reports and assist with BBBEE and Employment Equity documentation.
• Support employee wellness and engagement activities.