Payroll Administrator - Sage Expert & Reconciliations

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd; Irene; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd in Pretoria seeks a Payroll Administrator to perform allocated payroll functions. You will calculate salary inputs, validate payroll data, process payments to third parties, and prepare monthly payroll reconciliations in a dynamic team environment.

The role requires strong accuracy, 2–4 years of payroll experience, and familiarity with ERP systems. Proficiency in Excel/Word and confidentiality are essential traits for success.

Qualifications

• Grade 12/NQF equivalent with Accounting and Mathematics (Essential).
• Post-school Payroll qualification (Desirable).
• 2-4 years of core experience in an HR administrative OR Payroll environment (Essential).

Responsibilities

• Accurately calculate and prepare salary-related information for payroll processing for the relevant period.
• Process all salary-related information in the SAGE People Payroll system.
• Resolve salary-related enquiries from employees and third parties.
• Prepare and validate Group Life and Post-Retirement Medical Aid information for actuarial valuation purposes.
• Prepare and reconcile third-party payments to payroll monthly.
• Reconcile payroll-related general ledger control accounts with explanations for reconciling items.
• Prepare year-end audit working papers for directors and executive remuneration, provisions and disability accruals.
• Prepare, validate and ensure accuracy of statutory submissions for Stats SA.
• Comply with taxation, BCEA and related legislation and policies.

Skills

Payroll administration

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Integrity

Confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Pressure handling

Education

Grade 12/NQF with Accounting & Mathematics

Post-school Payroll qualification

Tools

ERP system

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

Job description

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd in Pretoria seeks a Payroll Administrator to perform allocated payroll functions. You will calculate salary inputs, validate payroll data, process payments to third parties, and prepare monthly payroll reconciliations in a dynamic team environment.

The role requires strong accuracy, 2–4 years of payroll experience, and familiarity with ERP systems. Proficiency in Excel/Word and confidentiality are essential traits for success.