Payroll Administrator – Pretoria

Shift Pursuit; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Shift Pursuit in Pretoria is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to join our well-established accounting practice. You will be responsible for processing payroll for multiple clients accurately and on time, while ensuring compliance with South African payroll legislation.

The role requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication with clients and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Payroll Administrator.
• Experience in an accounting practice.
• Solid knowledge of South African payroll legislation.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for multiple clients accurately and within deadlines.
• Managing monthly payroll cycles from start to finish.
• Calculating salaries, wages, overtime, leave, bonuses, and deductions.
• Preparing and submitting EMP201s and EMP501 reconciliations.
• Managing UIF and SDL submissions.
• Assisting with employee onboarding and terminations.
• Maintaining accurate payroll records and employee information.
• Ensuring compliance with South African payroll legislation.
• Responding to payroll-related client queries.
• Liaising with SARS and other statutory bodies when required.
• Assisting with payroll reporting and reconciliations.
• Providing general payroll administration and client support.

Skills

Payroll experience

Attention to detail

Time management

Client service

Communication skills

Education

Relevant Payroll/Finance/Accounting/HR qualification

Job description

Are you an experienced Payroll Administrator looking to join a well-established accounting practice? We are seeking a detail-oriented and organised payroll professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has previous experience working within an accounting practice. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a professional team where accuracy, client service, and compliance are key.

Key Performance Areas:

• Processing payroll for multiple clients accurately and within deadlines
• Managing monthly payroll cycles from start to finish
• Calculating salaries, wages, overtime, leave, bonuses, and deductions
• Preparing and submitting EMP201s and annual EMP501 reconciliations
• Managing UIF and SDL submissions
• Assisting with employee onboarding and terminations
• Maintaining accurate payroll records and employee information
• Ensuring compliance with South African payroll legislation
• Responding to payroll-related client queries
• Liaising with SARS and other statutory bodies when required
• Assisting with payroll reporting and reconciliations
• Providing general payroll administration and client support

Requirements:

• Relevant Payroll, Finance, Accounting, or Human Resources qualification advantageous
• Previous experience as a Payroll Administrator
• Must have experience working within an accounting practice
• Strong knowledge of South African payroll legislation and statutory compliance
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detailli>Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines
• Fluent in Afrikaans and English

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and should you not hear from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Tagged as: Payroll, Payroll Administrator, Pretoria, SARS