PAYROLL CLERK

Rectitude Recruit; Kathu; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Rectitude Recruit is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to manage monthly payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and timely payments within the South African regulatory framework.

The role requires strong Excel and Sage 300 People skills, with the ability to coordinate with HR and Finance while maintaining compliance with SARS, PAYE, UIF, ETI, Provident Fund and SDL.

Applicants should have a valid driver’s license and own transport to operate from Kathu, Northern Cape.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years extensive experience in payroll administration.
• Excellent computer skills in Word, Excel, Access, and Sage 300 People system.
• Advanced Excel skills including VLOOKUP and Pivot tables.
• Payroll management: salaries and benefits.
• People payroll reconciliation experience.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation.
• Valid Driver’s License & Own Transportation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process the monthly payroll.
• Review and ensure accuracy of approved advances, travel, and overtime claims.
• Communicate payroll stats to Payroll Manager and raise concerns or recommendations.
• Process timesheets and hours (T&A).
• Ensure employees are paid correctly and on time.
• Conduct monthly payroll audits.
• Ensure compliance with SARS – PAYE, UIF, ETI, Provident Fund & SDL.
• Compile and maintain payroll policies and procedures.
• Coordinate payroll with HR and Finance to ensure accurate data.
• Update payroll software and procedures as needed.

Skills

Payroll experience

Advanced Excel (VLOOKUP & Pivot)

Sage 300 People

Legislation knowledge

Driver's license & transport

Tools

Sage 300 People software

Microsoft Word

Job description

QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 3 years extensive experience in Payroll Administration
• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and other applications such as Sage software Sage 300 People system
• Advance Excel Vlookup and Pivot tables
• Payroll Management: Salaries and Benefits
• People Payroll Reconciliation
• In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation
• Valid Driver’s License & Own Transportation

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the preparation and processing of the monthly payroll
• Review and ensure accuracy of approved advances, travel, and overtime claims
• Communicate payroll stats to Payroll Manager as well as any concerns and recommendations
• Processing of timesheets & hours (T&A)
• Ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time
• Monthly payroll audits
• Ensuring compliance with SARS – PAYE, UIF, ETI, Provident Fund & SDL
• Compile and maintain all payroll policies and procedures
• Coordinating efforts between the payroll department and other departments such as the human resources and finance department in order to ensure
• accurate data
• Ensuring maximum compliance with legislation, acts and regulations
• Ensuring prompt update of all software for accurate payroll processing and administration
• Ensuring the updating of the organization’s payroll procedures
• Updating reports, salary sheets and schedules
• Completing any additional tasks as assigned by direct line manager
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