Payroll Administrator (Jb5378)

Findojobs South Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international travel organization is seeking a detail-focused Payroll Administrator for their Human Capital team in Bryanston. This professional will manage payroll processes, maintain employee records, and ensure compliance with regulations. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years in payroll administration, demonstrating strong analytical skills and proficiency in SAGE 300 People.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in payroll administration.
• Proficiency in SAGE 300 People (essential).
• Solid knowledge of payroll regulations, tax laws, and accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate handling of payroll administration.
• Maintain up-to-date employee records.
• Ensure compliance with PAYE, UIF, and other statutory deductions.

Skills

Mathematical skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution skills

Education

Minimum 3 years’ experience in payroll administration

Knowledge of payroll regulations and tax laws

Proficiency in SAGE 300 People

Familiarity with South African labour legislation

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

A leading international travel and destination management organisation is looking for a detail-focused and professional Payroll Administrator to join their Human Capital team in Bryanston. This role is responsible for ensuring the efficient and accurate handling of payroll administration for employees, working closely with the payroll team to process contracts, salary structures, employee records, and compliance documents. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting payroll audits, responding to employee queries, and maintaining documentation related to promotions, transfers, and employment changes, while upholding high standards of confidentiality and service excellence

Minimum Requirements :

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in payroll administration

Strong mathematical and calculation skills

Excellent attention to detail and high level of accuracy

Proficiency in SAGE 300 People (essential)

Solid knowledge of payroll regulations, tax laws, and accounting principles

Familiarity with South African labour legislation

Strong planning, analytical, and organisational skills

Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and discretion

Good interpersonal and conflict resolution skills

Strong sense of integrity, honesty, and professionalism

Duties and Responsibilities :

Submit all necessary payroll documentation timeously to the payroll team

Maintain up-to-date and accurate employee records

Ensure compliance with PAYE, UIF, and other statutory deductions

Prepare and distribute payroll reports and reconcile them with financial records

Handle employee and external payroll-related queries, including payslips, tax forms, and deductions

Provide VISA and staff loyalty letters as needed

Create and issue salary structures, employment contracts, increase letters, incentive / bonus letters, and other payroll-related documentation

Accurately process and submit changes in employee information, including addresses and banking details

Ensure that promotion and transfer letters are completed, signed, submitted, and filed

Review and verify variance reports

Address and resolve ESS (Employee Self-Service) queries

Please do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.

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