Payroll Administrator - S2

Sandvik; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global supplier in mining solutions is seeking a Payroll Administrator in Kempton Park. The role involves compiling payroll data, recruiting staff, and managing all payroll related queries. Candidates should have a payroll certificate, relevant HR experience, and knowledge of Workday and SAGE. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years in a HR administrator role.

Responsibilities

• Compile payroll data and maintain payroll records.
• Liaise with staff on performance and health issues.
• Recruit and select candidates.
• Administer payroll and handle deductions.
• Maintain and manage payroll governance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Strong People skills

Strong Communication Skills

Problem Solving Skills

Conflict Management

Education

Grade 12 / Equivalent

Payroll Certificate

National Diploma in Human Resource Management

Tools

Workday knowledge

SAGE 300 System knowledge

Time and Attendance System Knowledge

METAL Industries Bargaining Council experience

Chemical Industries Bargaining Council experience

SA Labour Law

Job description

Overview

Sandvik Mining is a global leading supplier of equipment and tools, parts and service and technical solutions for the mining and infrastructure industries. Application areas include rock drilling, rock cutting, loading and hauling, tunneling, quarrying and ground support.

We have a vacancy for a Payroll Administrator in our Ground Support area.

The Role

Responsible for compiling payroll data, errors reconciliation and maintenance of payroll records.

Job Responsibilities

• Liaising with a range of people involved in policy areas such as staff performance and health and safety.
• Recruiting staff, which involves developing job descriptions as per specifications, preparing job adverts, checking application forms, shortlisting, interviewing and selecting candidates.
• Entering information into payroll system and assist in preparing payroll checks.
• Absence management.
• Maintain payroll records on the payroll system.
• Advising on pay and other remuneration issues, including promotion and benefits.
• Undertaking regular salary reviews.
• Administering Weekly and Monthly payroll.
• Handle and process all deductions.
• Analyzing training needs in conjunction with departmental managers.
• Planning and sometimes delivering training – including inductions for new staff.
• Manage and handle all payroll related queries.
• Support in maintaining the entire workday employee life cycle process.
• Prepare and distribute pay slips and produce various payroll and financial reports.
• Employee File maintenance.
• Maintaining and Managing Payroll Governance.

Your Profile

• Grade 12 / Equivalent
• A Payroll Certificate
• National Diploma in Human Resource Management (Advantageous)
• 2 to 5 years in a HR administrator role.
• Workday knowledge, SAGE 300 System knowledge, Time and Attendance System Knowledge, METAL Industries Bargaining Council experience and the Chemical Industries Bargaining Council, SA Labour Law

Skills

• Attention to detail
• Confidentiality
• Strong People skills
• Strong Communication Skills
• Problem Solving Skills
• Conflict Management

How to apply

Please apply online through Workday (ESS) or access the Sandvik website www.home.sandvik/en/careers

Applications close: 5 November 2025

Please note that, should you not receive any response from us within 14 days, your application has been unsuccessful. We, however, thank you for your interest in our company.

Sandvik is an equal opportunity employer, striving for practices and programs that are bias free and in which employees are treated fairly to ensure fair opportunity with the best outcome for every individual securing no discrimination on grounds including but not limited to, age, gender, gender expression, race, ethnicity, language, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. To ensure an inclusive, equitable and diverse work environment where people can develop and perform well, our focus areas are: great leadership, lifelong learning & development, career opportunities & open job market and safe & fair work environment.