Payroll Clerk & Front Desk (SAGE Payroll)

University of Fort Hare; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Wage Clerk for a permanent role. Responsibilities include processing weekly payroll for staff, managing employee documentation, and performing basic reception duties. The ideal candidate has 3+ years’ payroll experience, proficiency in SAGE Payroll, and strong attention to detail. This position offers a competitive salary of R 15,000.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in wage payroll or payroll administration.
• Experience with time & attendance / clock-in systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll for approximately 100 wage staff.
• Manage weekly payroll for ~10 casual workers.
• Ensure accurate upkeep of wage and payroll reporting files.
• Handle basic reception duties including telephone and message management.

Skills

Experience in wage payroll

Proficiency in MS Office

Strong numeracy skills

Excellent attention to detail

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Formal tertiary qualification (advantage)

Tools

SAGE Payroll

Jarrison

Job description

A leading educational institution in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Wage Clerk for a permanent role. Responsibilities include processing weekly payroll for staff, managing employee documentation, and performing basic reception duties. The ideal candidate has 3+ years’ payroll experience, proficiency in SAGE Payroll, and strong attention to detail. This position offers a competitive salary of R 15,000.