Payroll & Compliance Specialist

University of Fort Hare; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Fort Hare in Stellenbosch is seeking a Payroll Assistant with 1–2 years of payroll experience and a degree in HRM/Industrial Psychology/Finance. The role covers payroll processing, leave, benefits, and regulatory reporting.

You will work with systems like SAGE VIP, PeopleSoft, and PaySpace to ensure accurate payroll and compliance with SARS, COIDA, and quarterly STATSSA reporting. A strong eye for detail is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Human Resources Management / Industrial Psychology / Financial or Commercial would be advantageous.
• 1–2 years experience in Payroll.
• Working knowledge of payroll systems (SAGE VIP, PeopleSoft, PaySpace).
• Knowledge and experience in African country payroll administration.

Responsibilities

• Update salary list, schedule and payroll for new employees, resignations, on a monthly / weekly basis.
• Assist with fortnightly / monthly payroll processes including updating reports, checking and reconciling.
• Assist with processing and facilitating annual increases and bonus payments.
• Process other financial compensations or deductions (casuals, staff loans, commissions).
• Handle payroll related queries (SARS, leave and salary administration).
• Leave management and administration.
• SARS EMP501 bi-annual and annual submissions.
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations.
• Process Workmen’s Compensation submissions and payments annually.
• Maintain accurate payroll and employee records.
• Pension, Provident fund and Medical insurance schedule administration.
• Processing maternity leave salaries and Department of Labour docs.
• Quarterly STATSSA reporting.
• COIDA registration, submissions, payments and compliance.
• Remuneration and benefit reporting in meetings to management.
• Assist external auditors with payroll audit queries.

Skills

MS Excel

Payroll basics

HR administration

SARS knowledge

Education

Degree in Human Resources Management / Industrial Psychology / Financial or Commercial

Tools

SAGE VIP

PeopleSoft

PaySpace

Job description

University of Fort Hare in Stellenbosch is seeking a Payroll Assistant with 1–2 years of payroll experience and a degree in HRM/Industrial Psychology/Finance. The role covers payroll processing, leave, benefits, and regulatory reporting.

You will work with systems like SAGE VIP, PeopleSoft, and PaySpace to ensure accurate payroll and compliance with SARS, COIDA, and quarterly STATSSA reporting. A strong eye for detail is essential.