Payroll / HR Officer

Frogg Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Frogg Recruitment seeks a skilled Payroll/HR Officer in Cape Town to manage high‑volume payrolls and HR admin across the employee lifecycle. The role requires accuracy in processing weekly, monthly and ad hoc payrolls for about 1,250 staff.

You will handle new engagements, terminations, payroll adjustments, and SARS submissions, while maintaining HR records and compliance with BCEA, LRA, and POPIA requirements.

Qualifications

• Matric / Grade 12 essential.
• National Diploma or Degree in Payroll Administration, HR, Finance or related field.
• Sage Payroll certification highly advantageous.
• Minimum 5 years’ payroll experience with large payrolls (1250 employees).
• Experience with Sage 300 People, Sage VIP Premier.
• Previous HR administration experience essential.
• Experience with SARS e@syFile, eFiling, uFiling and COIDA submissions.
• Knowledge of BCEA, LRA, Income Tax Act, and POPIA.

Responsibilities

• Payroll administration – process end-to-end payrolls weekly, fortnightly, and/or monthly for 1250 staff.
• Capture new engagements, terminations, promotions, salary adjustments and personal detail changes.
• Process leave, overtime, allowances, deductions, garnishee orders, loans and third‑party payments.
• Reconcile payroll pre- and post-run; ensure accurate net pay, deductions and GL postings.
• Prepare and submit EMP201 monthly and EMP501 bi-annual reconciliations via SARS e@syFile/eFiling.
• Manage UIF declarations (uFiling) and COIDA submissions; administer HR records in Sage/filing systems.

Skills

Payroll processing

HR administration

Sage software experience

Education

National Diploma or Degree in Payroll Administration, HR, Finance, or related field

Tools

Sage 300 People

Sage VIP Premier

SARS e@syFile

eFiling

uFiling

COIDA submissions

Job description

Payroll / HR Officer position available in Cape Town.

Our manufacturing and distribution client in Epping / Goodwood, Cape Town, is looking for a Payroll/HR Officer with years of experience.

You will be responsible for the accurate processing of a high-volume monthly and/or weekly payroll, ensuring compliance with South African legislation (BCEA, LRA, Income Tax Act, SDL, UIF, and COIDA).

The role combines full payroll officer with general HR administrative duties, supporting the HR function across the employee lifecycle.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric / Grade 12 (essential).
• National Diploma or Degree in Payroll Administration, Human Resources, Finance, or related field.
• Sage Payroll certification(Sage 300 People / Sage VIP Premier) highly advantageous.
• Minimum 5 years’ payroll experience large payrolls (1250 employees).
• Experience with Sage 300 People, Sage VIP Premier
• Previous HR administration experience essential.
• Experience with SARS e@syFile, eFiling, uFiling, and COIDA submissions.
• Knowledge of Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), Labour Relations Act (LRA)
• Income Tax Act (PAYE, SDL, UIF), Employment Equity Act and POPIA

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Payroll Administration – Process end-to-end weekly, fortnightly, and/or monthly payrolls for a large staff complement of 1250
• Capture new engagements, terminations, promotions, salary adjustments, and personal detail changes.
• Process leave, overtime, allowances, deductions, garnishee orders, loans, and third-party payments.
• Reconcile payroll pre- and post-run, ensuring accuracy of net pay, deductions, and general ledger postings.
• Prepare and submit EMP201 monthly and EMP501 bi-annual reconciliations via SARS e@syFile and eFiling.
• Manage UIF declarations (uFiling), COIDA (Workmen’s Compensation) Return of Earnings and SDL submissions.
• HR Administration – Maintain accurate employee records on Sage and HR filing systems (both electronic and hard copy).