Payroll Officer

PTY; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 156,000 - 268,000; Part time

Job summary

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd in Benoni, Gauteng, seeks a part-time Payroll Officer to manage monthly payroll, keep records, and ensure compliance with SA payroll legislation. The role requires independence, confidentiality and precise processing, with hybrid work and occasional on-site payroll processing.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years’ experience, strong PAYE/UIF/SDL/EMP201/EMP501/IRP5 knowledge, proficiency in Sage/Pastel PaySpace and Excel, and the ability to meet deadlines in a

Qualifications

• Matric certificate.
• Minimum of 3 years' payroll processing experience with the ability to manage payroll independently.
• Strong knowledge of PAYE, UIF, SDL, EMP201, EMP501 and IRP5 processes.
• Experience with SARS eFiling and EasyFile Employer.
• Proficiency in Sage Payroll, Sage Pastel Payroll, PaySpace or similar payroll software.
• Good Excel skills, including reconciliations and payroll reporting.
• Experience with QuickBooks and professional services environments will be advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent reconciliation and numerical skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Professional communication skills.
• High levels of integrity, discretion and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll accurately and within agreed deadlines.
• Maintain employee payroll records, remuneration details, benefits and deductions.
• Manage employee appointments, resignations, terminations, salary amendments and leave-related payroll adjustments.
• Calculate and process PAYE, UIF, SDL and other authorised deductions.
• Prepare and distribute payslips, payroll summaries and salary payment schedules.
• Prepare and reconcile EMP201 declarations and assist with EMP501 reconciliations and IRP5 submissions.
• Manage UIF administration, including UI-19 documentation where required.
• Maintain employee leave records and ensure compliance with BCEA requirements.
• Prepare payroll journals and reconcile payroll-related control accounts.
• Assist with payroll reporting, statutory submissions and audit preparation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable payroll legislation, including PAYE, UIF, SDL, COIDA and POPIA requirements.
• Respond to payroll-related queries and maintain accurate electronic records.

Skills

Payroll processing

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Numerical accuracy

Professional communication

Education

Matric certificate

Tools

Sage Payroll

Sage Pastel Payroll

PaySpace

Excel

QuickBooks

SARS eFiling

Job description

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd | Part time

Payroll Officer

Benoni, South Africa | Posted on 16/10/2026

• Work Experience At least 3 years' payroll processing experience, with the ability to manage payroll independently.
• Job Type Part time
• Market Related true
• Province Gauteng
• Country South Africa
• Postal Code 1501

Job Description

An established professional accounting firm based in Benoni, East Rand, is seeking an experienced, reliable and detail-oriented Part-Time Payroll Officer to manage payroll accurately and ensure compliance with all statutory requirements.

This role offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement, with office attendance required as needed for payroll processing, meetings, reconciliations and administration. The successful candidate must be able to work independently, maintain strict confidentiality and have a sound understanding of South African payroll legislation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process monthly payroll accurately and within agreed deadlines.
  
• Maintain employee payroll records, remuneration details, benefits and deductions.
  
• Manage employee appointments, resignations, terminations, salary amendments and leave-related payroll adjustments.
  
• Calculate and process PAYE, UIF, SDL and other authorised deductions.
  
• Prepare and distribute payslips, payroll summaries and salary payment schedules.
  
• Prepare and reconcile EMP201 declarations and assist with EMP501 reconciliations and IRP5 submissions.
  
• Manage UIF administration, including UI-19 documentation where required.
  
• Maintain employee leave records and ensure compliance with BCEA requirements.
  
• Prepare payroll journals and reconcile payroll-related control accounts.
  
• Assist with payroll reporting, statutory submissions and audit preparation.
  
• Ensure compliance with applicable payroll legislation, including PAYE, UIF, SDL, COIDA and POPIA requirements.
  
• Respond to payroll-related queries and maintain accurate electronic records.
  

Requirements

• Matric certificate.
  
• Minimum of 3 years' payroll processing experience with the ability to manage payroll independently.
  
• Strong knowledge of PAYE, UIF, SDL, EMP201, EMP501 and IRP5 processes.
  
• Experience with SARS eFiling and EasyFile Employer.
  
• Proficiency in Sage Payroll, Sage Pastel Payroll, PaySpace or similar payroll software.
  
• Good Excel skills, including reconciliations and payroll reporting.
  
• Experience with QuickBooks and professional services environments will be advantageous.
  
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  
• Excellent reconciliation and numerical skills.
  
• Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines.
  
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
  
• Professional communication skills.
  
• High levels of integrity, discretion and confidentiality.
  

Working Arrangement:

• Part-time hybrid position.
  
• Remote work permitted subject to operational requirements and confidentiality policies.
  
• Office attendance in Benoni required when necessary for payroll processing, meetings, document verification and administration.
  
• Availability required during payroll cycles, month-end processes and statutory submission deadlines.