Payroll Operations Specialist

Bidvest Prestige; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Bidvest Prestige is seeking a Wage Administrator to ensure accurate, timely wage/payroll processing, maintain employee data and handle timekeeping inquiries. The role requires 3+ years in payroll, strong numerical skills and high attention to detail.

You will manage appointments, promotions, terminations and provide payroll reporting to Finance and stakeholders. Advanced MS Excel/Word/Outlook skills are essential, with a focus on confidentiality and compliance with statutory requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' practical experience in Payroll/Wage Administration.
• Experience with UI-19, Certificates of Service and provident fund administration.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word and MS Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Process and maintain accurate monthly wage and payroll information within required deadlines.
• Capture and process new appointments, promotions, demotions and terminations.
• Prepare and submit payroll reports, wage reports and payroll schedules to Finance and relevant stakeholders.
• Produce monthly wage cost reports to support financial forecasting and P&L meetings.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee payroll and biographical information.
• Handle employee payroll, remuneration, leave and Time and Attendance queries.
• Prepare UI-19 forms and Certificates of Service following termination and final payment.
• Process provident fund withdrawal documentation where required.
• Review dummy payslips, identify wage discrepancies and report findings to management.
• Ensure all payroll and Time and Attendance activities are completed within prescribed timeframes.

Skills

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Outlook

Numerical aptitude

Attention to detail

Customer focus

Education

Payroll qualification

Relevant Payroll/Human Resources/Finance degree

Tools

Payroll MIS

CRS / D365 modules

Job description

Bidvest Prestige is seeking a Wage Administrator to ensure accurate, timely wage/payroll processing, maintain employee data and handle timekeeping inquiries. The role requires 3+ years in payroll, strong numerical skills and high attention to detail.

You will manage appointments, promotions, terminations and provide payroll reporting to Finance and stakeholders. Advanced MS Excel/Word/Outlook skills are essential, with a focus on confidentiality and compliance with statutory requirements.