Payroll Officer (Agriculture)

Profile Personnel; Kirkwood; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in South Africa is seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to manage daily payroll processing and ensure compliance with statutory reporting. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of demonstrated experience in payroll, a relevant qualification, and strong organisational skills. This role is crucial for maintaining accurate payroll data and ensuring confidentiality in processing sensitive information.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Payroll Officer or similar role.
• Strong understanding of statutory reporting and tax compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll processing including salaries and wages.
• Participate in internal/external audits.
• Communicate effectively across management levels.
• Maintain payroll documentation and procedures.

Skills

Payroll systems knowledge

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Time-management skills

Confidentiality

Education

Relevant Payroll qualification

Job description

Requirements

• Relevant Payroll qualification.
• A minimum of 5 years’ proven experience as a Payroll Officer or in a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems.
• Excellent understanding of statutory reporting and tax compliance.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer the day-to-day processing of payrolls, including salaries and wages.
• Participate in internal and external audits as required.
• Communicate effectively across all levels of management.
• Manage time and attendance systems, including biometrics.
• Process wages for various payroll frequencies, import hours/allowances, and record earnings and deductions.
• Accurately capture all payroll data collected onto the payroll system.
• Maintain the payroll system and perform required backups in accordance with legislative and company requirements.
• Manage all ad-hoc payroll-related reporting requests.
• Capture new employees and terminations, while maintaining accurate employee records.
• Apply salary increases and manage leave and bonus provisions.
• Handle UIF administration and online declarations.
• Provide new employees with all necessary induction documentation, including policies and procedures.
• Remain up to date with changes to the BCEA and Labour Law, and implement relevant updates accordingly.
• Keep the workforce profile updated for Employment Equity purposes.
• Assist the HR Manager with ad-hoc duties as required.
• Draft employment contracts.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies, stay updated on payroll software developments, and collaborate with the team to achieve departmental goals.
• Maintain and update payroll documentation and procedures.
• Carry out any other reasonable instructions.