Payroll Graduate

City Logistics; Durban; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

City Logistics is seeking a Graduate to provide administrative support to our Payroll Department during a period of increased operational demand. The successful candidate will assist with payroll administration, compliance tracking, reporting, employee record maintenance, and data validation to ensure accuracy and integrity of payroll processes.

Based in Durban, this role offers exposure to payroll processing across multiple payrolls while maintaining high standards of accuracy and

Qualifications

• National Diploma or Degree in HR, Payroll, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field (NQF aligned).
• Computer literacy with working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and track first warnings and related disciplinary processes.
• Assist with general payroll administration and day-to-day support activities.
• Update and maintain driver's licence and PDP records.
• Generate and distribute PRP reports.
• Monitor daily excessive overtime reports and identify trends.
• Assist with the clean-up, validation and maintenance of Sage employee records to ensure accuracy.
• Support payroll data maintenance and administrative projects.
• Assist the Payroll team with audit preparation and administrative requirements.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and supporting documentation.
• Provide general administrative support to the Payroll Department as required.

Skills

Strong administrative and organising

Excellent attention to detail

Good communication

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to work under pressure

Education

National Diploma or Degree in HR, Payroll, Finance, Accounting, Business Admin, or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job category: Payroll

Location: Durban

Contract: Fixed Term Contract

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

About our company

City Logistics understands supply chains and the importance of adding maximum value, as well as providing cost-effective solutions and the highest service levels.Our extensive network throughout Southern Africa has been developed over 30 years, offering an exclusive supply chain solution, specializing in client and fleet requirements.This typically consists of a dedicated pool of vehicles and staff customized to the client’s operational needs, enabling the client to share the benefits of our procurement, maintenance and risk management capacity.We are passionate about what we do, passionate about Retail and service excellence.Let us be part of your solution.

Introduction

City Logistics is seeking a Graduate to provide administrative support to our Payroll Department during a period of increased operational demand. The successful candidate will assist the payroll team with payroll administration, compliance tracking, reporting, employee record maintenance, and data validation to ensure the continued accuracy and integrity of payroll processes.Payroll operates in a high-risk environment where accuracy, compliance, and attention to detail are critical. This opportunity will provide valuable exposure to payroll administration while supporting a team responsible for processing multiple payrolls and maintaining accurate employee information across the business.

• Monitor and track first warnings and related disciplinary processes.
• Assist with general payroll administration and day-to-day support activities.
• Update and maintain driver's licence and Professional Driving Permit (PDP) records.
• Generate and distribute PRP reports.
• Monitor daily excessive overtime reports and identify trends.
• Assist with the clean-up, validation and maintenance of Sage employee records to ensure employee information remains accurate and up to date.
• Support payroll data maintenance and administrative projects.
• Assist the Payroll team with audit preparation and administrative requirements.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and supporting documentation.
• Provide general administrative support to the Payroll Department as required.
• National Diploma or Degree in Human Resources, Payroll Administration, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Computer literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.