Payroll Officer

Edgexec (Pty) Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Edgexec (Pty) Ltd at Head Office in Gauteng seeks a Payroll Officer to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for employees and third parties, compliant with company policies and statutory requirements.

You will handle payroll reconciliations, reporting and journals, assist with monthly and annual payroll tasks, and provide professional, proactive service to internal and external stakeholders while contributing to continuous process improvements.

Qualifications

• Matric (NQF Level 4) and a two-year payroll admin diploma or equivalent.
• At least five years' payroll administration experience.
• Strong English communication and numerical ability.
• Excellent computer literacy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Professional, service-oriented stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Update, process and maintain payroll accurately within deadlines.
• Ensure payroll activities comply with policies and statutory requirements.
• Process employee and third-party payments accurately and on time.
• Prepare payroll reconciliations and submit reports by deadlines.
• Complete manual journals when required.
• Assist with monthly and annual payroll reporting requirements.
• Provide professional, responsive service to stakeholders.
• Stay informed on payroll practices and statutory changes.
• Identify and resolve payroll discrepancies.
• Support continuous improvement within the payroll function.
• Work independently and as part of a team to maintain quality.

Skills

English (verbal/written)

Attention to detail

Numerical ability

Deadline-driven

Team-oriented

Education

Matric (NQF Level 4)

Payroll Administration Diploma (2-year) or equivalent

Job description

Payroll Officer | Head Office | Permanent

Are you an experienced payroll professional with a strong eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy? Join an established hospitality and entertainment group where your payroll expertise will contribute to the effective delivery of a high-quality payroll function.

The Payroll Officer will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll, ensuring that all employee and third-party payments are processed in accordance with company policies, procedures and applicable statutory requirements. The role requires a high level of accuracy, strong administrative capability and the ability to work effectively within a deadline-driven environment.

You will also play an important role in payroll reconciliations, reporting, journal preparation and the resolution of payroll-related queries. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to ongoing process improvements while providing professional support and service to internal and external stakeholders.

Our client is a well-established South African hospitality, gaming and entertainment group with a substantial national footprint and a diverse workforce. The organisation offers an established corporate environment with opportunities for professional development, collaboration and long-term career growth.

What You'll Do

• Update, maintain and process payroll accurately and within established deadlines.

• Ensure payroll activities comply with company policies, procedures and statutory requirements.

• Process employee and third-party payments accurately and timeously.

• Prepare and submit payroll reconciliations within required reporting deadlines.

• Complete manual journals when required.

• Assist with monthly and annual payroll reporting requirements.

• Provide professional and responsive service to internal and external stakeholders.

• Stay informed about relevant payroll practices, trends and statutory requirements.

• Identify and resolve payroll-related problems and discrepancies.

• Contribute to maintaining departmental competence, motivation and continuous improvement.

• Work independently and collaboratively to maintain consistent quality and accuracy.

What You Bring

• Matric (NQF Level 4).

• A two-year Payroll Administration Diploma or equivalent qualification.

• At least five years' experience in payroll administration.

• Good verbal and written English communication skills.

• Strong computer literacy.

• Good numerical ability and attention to detail.

• Sound administrative and organisational skills.

• The ability to work accurately under pressure and meet strict deadlines.

• A professional, service-oriented approach to working with stakeholders.

• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What Success Looks Like

• Payroll is processed accurately, consistently and within established deadlines.

• Employee and third-party payments are completed correctly.

• Payroll reconciliations and reporting are submitted on time.

• Payroll-related discrepancies and queries are resolved efficiently.

• Statutory and internal payroll requirements are consistently met.

• Internal and external stakeholders receive professional and reliable service.

• The payroll department benefits from a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.