Payroll Assistant

Exceed Human Resource Consultants; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy in Stellenbosch is seeking a Payroll Assistant to manage payroll processes, ensure compliance with tax regulations, and assist with HR functions. The ideal candidate will have a Human Resources Management or Industrial Psychology degree and 1-2 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in MS Excel and knowledge of payroll systems like SAGE VIP is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 1 – 2 years work experience in a Payroll Assistant or similar role.
• Working knowledge of payroll systems.
• Proficient in using MS Excel (V-lookups, pivot tables, and graphs).

Responsibilities

• Update salary list and payroll for new employees and resignations.
• Assist with payroll processes and updating reports.
• Handle payroll-related queries.

Skills

Analytical skills

Math skills

Proficiency in MS Excel

Knowledge of payroll systems

Knowledge of African payroll administration

Education

Human Resources Management degree

Industrial Psychology degree

Financial or Commercial degree

Tools

SAGE VIP

People Soft

PaySpace

Job description

Reference: 10754 NB
Consultant: Nine Broodryk

Job Description

• Update salary list, schedule and payroll for new employees, resignations, on a monthly/weekly basis.
• Assist with fortnightly/monthly payroll processes such as updating reports, checking and reconciling.
• Assist with processing and facilitating annual increase and bonus payments.
• Process other financial compensations or deductions (casuals, staff loans, commissions etc.).
• Handle payroll related queries (SARS queries, leave and salary administration queries etc.).
• Leave management.
• SARS EMP501 bi-annual and annual submissions ensure compliance with statutory regulations.
• Process workman’s compensation submissions and payments annually.
• Pension fund, provident fund and medical insurance schedule administration.
• Processing of maternity leave salaries & documentation for Department of Labour.
• Quarterly STATSSA reporting.
• COIDA registration, submissions, payments and compliance.
• Maintaining records of employee data in both paper and the database and ensure all employment requirements are met.
• Filing & scanning of employee documentation (promoting a paperless environment).
• Ensuring that Pension fund, Provident fund & Medical insurance documentation are up to date.
• Assisting with the onboarding process.
• Ad-Hoc HR functions.

Qualifications

• Human Resources Management degree / Industrial Psychology degree
• Financial or Commercial degree will be advantageous.
• 1 – 2 year’s work experience in a Payroll Assistant or similar role.
• Working knowledge of payroll systems. (SAGE VIP, People Soft, PaySpace etc.)
• Knowledge and experience in African country payroll administration.
• Analytical with good math skills.
• Proficient in using MS Excel (V-lookups, pivot tables and graphs).
• PaySpace knowledge will be advantageous.

How to Apply

• Email your comprehensive CV to [e-mail].
• If you are already registered, please forward your CV and the relevant reference number to the consultant with whom you are currently registered in order to avoid duplicity on our system.
• We reserve the right to only conduct interviews with candidates of choice.
• Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days from the closing date must please accept their application as unsuccessful.