Payroll Consultant

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd is recruiting a Payroll Consultant for a client in Randburg. You will manage payroll for multiple clients, ensure timely processing, and advise on payroll best practices and compliance.

The role handles 1500+ employees, supports time and attendance, benefits, and employee records, and collaborates with juniors. Strong Sage 300 People experience and Excel skills are essential; SA tax year-end experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years payroll processing experience on Sage 300 People.
• Experience handling payroll for 1500+ employees.
• Advanced computer literacy and Excel skills.
• Sage 300 People certificate advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Set up monthly payroll schedules for clients.
• Receive and process payroll input accurately for large payrolls (1500+ employees).
• Process multiple payrolls and import financial information for tax year-end.
• Ensure client approval is received on time and maintain job card accuracy.
• Resolve client payroll queries and run payment files.
• Issue payslips and invoices on time.
• Ensure UIF, EMP201, and EMP501 submissions are completed on time.
• Conduct tax year-end reconciliations and prepare third-party schedules if required.
• Generate WCA and EE reports, and assist clients with COIDA submissions.
• Perform ad hoc reporting and consulting as needed.
• Provide guidance to Junior Payroll Consultants.
• Maintain administrative processes and integrate Sage with surrounding business systems.
• Log unresolved queries in CRM and elevate where necessary.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Sage 300 People

Education

Grade 12 / NQF4

Job description

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd | Contract

Payroll Consultant

Randburg, South Africa | Posted on 12/08/2026

Red Ember Recruitment is assisting a client in the recruitment of a Payroll Consultant. The successful candidate will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll for multiple clients, including time and attendance, employee benefits, and maintenance of employee records. The role includes advising clients on payroll best practices and legislative compliance.

Requirements

• Setup monthly payroll schedules for clients
• Receive and process payroll input accurately (minimum 1500 employees per payroll)
• Process multiple payrolls and import financial information for tax year-end
• Ensure client approval is received on time and maintain job card accuracy
• Resolve client payroll queries and run payment files
• Issue payslips and invoices on time
• Ensure UIF, EMP201, and EMP501 submissions are completed on time
• Conduct tax year-end reconciliations and prepare third-party schedules if required
• Generate WCA and EE reports, and assist clients with COIDA submissions
• Perform ad hoc reporting and consulting as needed
• Provide guidance to Junior Payroll Consultants
• Maintain administrative processes and integrate Sage with surrounding business systems
• Log unresolved queries in CRM and elevate where necessary

Key Requirements

• Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent (NQF Level 4)
• Sage 300 People certificate advantageous
• 5+ years payroll processing experience on Sage 300 People
• Experience handling payroll for 1500+ employees
• Advanced computer literacy and Excel skills