Payroll Officer

Red Ember Recruitment (Pty) Ltd; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 134,000 - 201,000; Part time

Job summary

Red Ember Recruitment (Pty) Ltd is seeking a part-time Payroll Officer for a professional accounting firm in Benoni, East Rand. You will manage monthly payroll, maintain records, and ensure compliance with SA payroll legislation.

The role supports hybrid work with required office attendance for payroll processing and related admin. Strong confidentiality and independence are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years payroll processing experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll accurately and within deadlines.
• Maintain employee payroll records, remuneration details, benefits and deductions.
• Manage employee appointments, resignations, terminations and salary amendments.
• Calculate and process PAYE, UIF, SDL and other approved deductions.
• Prepare and distribute payslips, payroll summaries and salary payment schedules.
• Prepare EMP201 declarations and assist EMP501 reconciliations and IRP5 submissions.
• Manage UIF administration and related documentation.
• Maintain leave records and BCEA compliance.
• Prepare payroll journals and reconcile payroll control accounts.
• Assist with payroll reporting and audit preparation.
• Ensure compliance with PAYE, UIF, SDL, COIDA and POPIA.

Skills

Payroll processing

PAYE/UIF/SDL

SARS eFiling

EasyFile Employer

Sage Payroll

Sage Pastel Payroll

PaySpace

Excel

QuickBooks

Education

Matric certificate

Payroll/bookkeeping qualification

Tools

Sage Payroll

Sage Pastel Payroll

PaySpace

QuickBooks

Job description

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.
  
• Relevant payroll, bookkeeping or accounting qualification advantageous.
  
• 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.
  

Key Competencies:

• 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.
  

Requirements
Matric certificate. Relevant payroll, bookkeeping, or accounting qualification is advantageous. At least 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. Key Competencies: 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.