Payroll Officer

ALS; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Africa is seeking a Payroll Officer to manage payroll operations for South and West Africa. The ideal candidate will have a relevant payroll qualification and 3-5 years of payroll management experience. Key responsibilities include processing payroll, administering benefits, and ensuring compliance with legislation. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with PaySpace is advantageous. This role requires attention to detail and strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience managing payrolls, including cross-border payrolls in Southeast Africa.
• Experience in remuneration and benefits.
• Fluent in English (written & spoken).

Responsibilities

• Process and manage payroll on PaySpace for South & West Africa.
• Ensure staff are paid correctly and on time.
• Administer employee benefits and handle payroll queries.

Skills

Numerical skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365

Problem-solving skills

Education

Relevant payroll qualification

Tools

PaySpace

Job description

Location: ALS Chemex SA, Johannesburg

Reports to: Head of HR Africa

About The Role

ALS Chemex is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organised Payroll Officer to join our HR team. This role is central to ensuring the smooth running of payroll across South and West Africa while supporting HR operations. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, have a strong eye for accuracy, and enjoy working with people, this role is for you.

Responsibilities

• Payroll & Benefits: Process and manage payroll on PaySpace for South & West Africa.
• Payroll & Benefits: Ensure staff are paid correctly and on time.
• Payroll & Benefits: Administer employee benefits (Provident/Pension Fund/Medical Aid).
• Payroll & Benefits: Handle payroll queries, UIF, tax, and leave.
• Payroll & Benefits: Conduct reconciliations and ensure correct cost allocations.

• Compliance & Audits: Practice ALS Health & Safety Foundation Standards, company values, and policies.
• Compliance & Audits: Ensure compliance with legislative and statutory requirements.
• Compliance & Audits: Support internal and external audits.
• Compliance & Audits: Prepare year-end submissions and reports.

• HR & Systems Support: Maintain accurate employee records on HR and payroll systems.
• HR & Systems Support: Train employees on the ESS system.
• HR & Systems Support: Support HR with salary, benefits, and employment equity data.
• HR & Systems Support: Assist with inductions, exit packs, and HR administration.

• Reporting & Risk Management: Prepare payroll, statutory, and equity reports.
• Reporting & Risk Management: Provide key business metrics and analysis for management.
• Reporting & Risk Management: Highlight emerging risk areas and contribute to mitigation strategies.

What We're Looking For

• Qualifications & Experience (non-negotiable): A relevant payroll qualification.
• Experience: 3-5 years of experience managing payrolls, including cross-border payrolls in Southeast Africa.
• Experience: Remuneration and benefits experience.
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365.
• Knowledge: PaySpace knowledge is an advantage.
• Language: Fluent in English (written & spoken).

• Competencies: Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Competencies: Knowledge of LRA and BCEA.
• Competencies: High attention to detail with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Competencies: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Competencies: High integrity, confidentiality, and accountability.
• Competencies: A proactive team player with strong problem-solving skills.