Payroll Officer

QE Services IT Recruitment; Kuilsrivier; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Aid

Medical Insurance

Gap Cover

Provident Fund

Job summary

QE Services IT Recruitment seeks a Payroll & Benefits Officer in the Western Cape (Kuilsriver/Cape Town area) to join a permanent team. Responsibilities include processing monthly payroll, administering benefits, and ensuring statutory compliance.

The role requires a tertiary qualification in Payroll/HR, about 3 years of payroll experience, and proficiency with SAGE 300 People and related tax submissions.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Payroll / HR (Degree or Diploma).
• Approximately 3 years' relevant payroll experience.
• Experience working on a payroll system, preferably SAGE 300 People.
• Experience processing both hourly and salaried payroll.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll accurately and on time.
• Administer payroll, benefits and leave systems.
• Process earnings, deductions, allowances and other inputs.
• Load new employees and process terminations; maintain records in SAGE 300 People.
• Prepare PAYE, UIF and SDL reconciliations and submissions.
• Assist with external payroll audits.
• Prepare payroll reports and payroll files.
• Assist with UI19/UI2.7 forms and absenteeism reporting.
• Administer employee benefits including Medical Aid, Provident Fund.

Skills

Payroll systems

Excel

HR systems

Payroll compliance

Tax regulations

Attention to detail

Deadline driven

Stakeholder management

Communication

Office suite

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in Payroll / HR (Degree or Diploma)

Tools

SAGE 300 People

Papertrail

SARS EasyFile

SARS e-Filing

FNB Online Banking

Job description

My client based in Kuilsriver, Cape Town is currently looking for a Payroll & Benefits Officer to join their team on a permanent basis.

IT / FINANCE

Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll accurately, consistently and within agreed deadlines.
• Administer payroll, benefits and leave systems.
• Process earnings, deductions, allowances and other payroll inputs.
• Load new employees, process terminations and maintain employee information on SAGE 300 People.
• Review and approve payroll claims and employee personal detail changes.
• Liaise with managers regarding payroll hours, incentives and payroll-related information.
• Ensure payroll processes comply with company policies and statutory requirements.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and respond to employee and management queries.
• Prepare PAYE, UIF and SDL reconciliations and statutory submissions.
• Prepare payroll-related GL and third-party reconciliations and payments.
• Assist with external payroll audits.
• Prepare accurate monthly payroll reports and payroll files.
• Assist with UI19/UI2.7 forms and absenteeism reporting when required.
• Administer employee benefits, including Medical Aid, Medical Insurance, Gap Cover and Provident Fund.
• Process benefit changes, reconciliations and provider submissions within required deadlines.
• Assist with the annual benefits open period and ensure changes are correctly processed.
• Process and follow up on provident fund withdrawal forms.

Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Payroll / HR (Degree or Diploma)
• Approximately 3 years' relevant payroll experience
• Experience working on a payroll system, preferably SAGE 300 People
• Experience processing both hourly and salaried payroll

Competencies

• Proficient in SAGE 300 People
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
• Knowledge of Payroll and HR systems
• Knowledge of PAYE and statutory compliance
• Understanding of employee benefits and payroll reconciliation
• Knowledge of relevant Labour Legislation, including BCEA, Skills Development and Employment Equity
• Understanding of Tax Regulations relating to remuneration
• Good attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Ability to meet strict deadlines and manage confidential payroll information
• Good communication and stakeholder-management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Papertrail, SARS EasyFile, SARS e-Filing and FNB Online Banking

Desired Skills

• Payroll Administration
• Payroll Processing
• Payroll reports
• Check Payment
• Administration Payroll Systems
• HR management system