Payroll Clerk

Joubert And Associates; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A family-operated business in the produce industry in South Africa is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk. Responsibilities include managing employee onboarding, payroll administration, and generating payroll reports. Candidates should possess at least 5 years of payroll experience, strong knowledge of payroll procedures and labour laws, as well as proficiency in payroll systems like Farm Cost Solutions and Microsoft Suite.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience working with payroll systems.
• Strong understanding of payroll procedures, labour laws, and statutory deadlines.
• Excellent planning and reporting abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll administration including onboarding and wage processing.
• Handle employee queries and coordinate leave management.
• Compile weekly payroll reports and process daily pack out data.

Skills

Payroll systems

Labour laws

Computer literacy

Interpersonal skills

Mathematics

Tools

Farm Cost Solutions

Crest software

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Overview

Betko Fresh Produce, established in 1988, is a family-operated business specialising in the export of premium apples and pears to over 40 countries. Rooted in Villiersdorp, South Africa, Betko has grown from a local fruit trader into a respected international supplier. The company currently has a vacancy for a detail-oriented Payroll Clerk to take responsibility for managing the payroll function for wage staff at Betko.

Responsibilities

• Payroll administration (e.g. employee onboarding and termination, wage processing, attendance records, overtime, etc.)
• Leave management and coordination
• Handle employee queries regarding payslips, leave balances, bank related documentation, etc.
• Weekly and monthly payroll reports
• Receive and process daily pack out data and compile weekly reports regarding production per pack line

Qualifications / Requirements

• 5 years of experience working with payroll systems
• Strong understanding of payroll procedures, labour laws, and statutory deadlines
• Knowledge of leave procedures
• Good understanding of UIF processes and other deductibles
• Above average computer literacy (at least 5 years of experience and solid understanding of Farm Cost Solutions system, Crest software is preferrable)
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Suite
• Knowledge of employee onboarding and termination procedures, including disciplinary dismissals (e.g. UI19 forms, etc.)
• Familiarity with Provident Fund processes and related documentation and submissions
• Strong mathematics and accounting skills
• Understanding of the production process and ability to compile relevant reports
• Good interpersonal skills (for queries etc.)
• Excellent planning and reporting abilities