Payroll Administrator (JB5378)

Kontak Recruitment; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international travel and destination management organisation in Bryanston is seeking a detail-focused Payroll Administrator. This permanent role involves the efficient handling of payroll administration, supporting audits, and maintaining employee records while ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have a strong background in payroll and possess excellent mathematical, analytical, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in payroll administration required.
• Proficiency in SAGE 300 People essential.
• Familiarity with South African labour legislation is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Submit payroll documentation to the payroll team timely.
• Prepare payroll reports and reconcile with financial records.
• Handle employee payroll-related queries and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Attention to detail

Mathematical skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

Education

Experience in payroll administration (3 years)

Knowledge of payroll regulations and South African labour legislation

Tools

SAGE 300 People

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Payroll Administrator (JB5378)
Bryanston, Gauteng
Market Related (Negotiable)
Permanent

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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