Payroll Assistant

EnableSA (Pty) Ltd; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing solutions company is seeking an experienced Payroll Assistant in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape. The role involves maintaining HR databases, processing payroll, and providing administrative support to the HR team. Ideal candidates will have 2–3 years of payroll experience, knowledge of SAGE 300 or VIP Payroll, and proficiency in MS Office. This position offers a chance to grow within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in payroll processing and HR administration.
• Experience with wage administration.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update HR databases, personnel files, and leave records.
• Support HR functions such as recruitment administration and training coordination.
• Provide general administrative support to the HR and Payroll team.
• Handle employee payroll and HR queries promptly.
• Assist with the preparation and processing of monthly payroll.
• Capture and verify timesheets, overtime, leave, and other payroll inputs.
• Ensure accurate maintenance of payroll data and records.
• Prepare and distribute payslips and payroll reports.

Skills

Payroll processing

HR administration

Wage administration

SAGE 300 or VIP Payroll

MS Office proficiency

Education

Grade 12

Job description

Job Description

Our client is seeking an experienced Payroll Assistant,

• Maintain and update HR databases, personnel files, and leave records.
• Support HR functions such as recruitment administration, performance reviews, and training coordination.
• Provide general administrative support to the HR and Payroll team.
• Handle employee payroll and HR queries promptly and professionally.
• Assist with wage administration
• Assist with the preparation and processing of monthly payroll for all employees.
• Capture and verify timesheets, overtime, leave, and other payroll inputs.
• Ensure accurate maintenance of payroll data, employee files, and records.
• Prepare and distribute payslips and payroll reports.
• Assist in the cash office when needed

Requirements

• Grade 12
• Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in payroll processing and HR administration.
• Experience with wage administration
• Experience using payroll systems – SAGE 300 or VIP Payroll
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).