Payroll Administrator - S2

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

Job summary

A global mining solutions provider in Kempton Park is seeking a Payroll Administrator to manage payroll processes, ensure compliance with payroll governance, and support HR functions. The ideal candidate will have 2 to 5 years of experience in HR administration and knowledge of payroll systems. This role offers a comprehensive understanding of South African labor laws and will include recruiting and managing payroll queries.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years in a HR administrator role.
• Experience with METAL Industries Bargaining Council and Chemical Industries Bargaining Council.

Responsibilities

• Compile payroll data and maintain payroll records.
• Liaise with staff on performance and health and safety policies.
• Recruit staff, preparing job adverts and managing applications.
• Administer weekly and monthly payroll and handle deductions.
• Prepare and distribute pay slips and payroll reports.
• Manage payroll governance and related queries.

Skills

HR administration

Workday knowledge

SAGE 300 System knowledge

Time and Attendance System

Knowledge of SA Labour Law

Job description

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:

• 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.

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.