Payroll & HR Administrator: Precision in Payroll & HR Ops

PTY; Milnerton; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd is recruiting a Payroll and HR Administrator for our client in Montague Gardens, Cape Town. This role is office-based and focuses on accurate payroll processing, HR support, and payroll reconciliations.

You will handle time and attendance, benefits administration, IRP5 submissions, and reporting, while maintaining confidentiality and working closely with supervisors and management.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years payroll administration experience.
• Strong payroll reconciliations and compliance experience.
• Experience with PAYE, ESS, and Eco-Time.
• Diploma or qualification in Payroll, HR, or Finance advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly payroll inputs and timesheets for payroll processing.
• Manage time & attendance and leave administration.
• Coordinate onboarding and employee files; maintain confidential records.
• Prepare monthly HR and payroll reports; assist with budgeting and audits.
• Reconcile payroll-related accounts and respond to employee payroll queries.

Skills

Payroll administration

Payroll reconciliations

Compliance

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Education

Diploma in Payroll/HR/Finance

Tools

PAYE

ESS

Eco-Time

Job description

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd is recruiting a Payroll and HR Administrator for our client in Montague Gardens, Cape Town. This role is office-based and focuses on accurate payroll processing, HR support, and payroll reconciliations.

You will handle time and attendance, benefits administration, IRP5 submissions, and reporting, while maintaining confidentiality and working closely with supervisors and management.