Payroll Senior

Hire Resolve; Germiston; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established company in Procurement and Mining Services is seeking a Payroll Senior to oversee full payroll processing using Sage software in Germiston. Candidates should possess over 5 years of payroll experience, managing payroll for 150–200 employees, and must have a Payroll Certificate or a BCom Degree in HR. This full-time, onsite role requires attention to detail and the ability to work independently. HR administrative support will also be provided.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of practical, hands-on payroll experience.
• Experience managing payroll for 150–200 employees is required.
• Must have experience managing payroll on Sage software.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the full payroll processing cycle using Sage software.
• Execute accurate monthly payroll calculations and ensure timely statutory submissions.
• Manage employee leave records, benefits administration, and UIF-related tasks.
• Ensure strict payroll compliance and accurate employee data management.
• Oversee the printing and distribution of payslips.
• Assist with general HR administration and documentation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Initiative

Education

Payroll Certificate or BCom Degree in HR

Tools

Sage software

Job description

Job title : Payroll Senior

Job Location : Gauteng, Germiston

Deadline : January 12, 2026

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A well-established company in the Procurement and Mining Services sector in Gauteng is seeking a detail-oriented professional to take full ownership of their payroll function while providing essential administrative support to Human Resources. This is an onsite, full-time position based in Germiston, working closely with the Finance Team.

Key Responsibilities

End-to-End Payroll Management

• Full Processing : Take responsibility for the full payroll processing cycle using Sage software.
• Calculations & Submissions : Execute accurate monthly payroll calculations and ensure timely statutory submissions.
• Administration : Manage employee leave records, benefits administration, and all UIF-related tasks.
• Data Integrity : Ensure strict payroll compliance and accurate employee data management.
• Payslip Distribution : Oversee the printing and distribution of payslips.
• Collaboration : Work alongside another Payroll Clerk who handles employee timekeeping.

HR Support & Administration

• Documentation : Assist with general HR administration and documentation.
• Onboarding : Support the employee onboarding process and maintain accurate employee records.
• Guidance : Provide basic HR-related guidance and support where required.
• Hearings : Attend company hearings when necessary to assist with administrative aspects.

Minimum Requirements

• Experience : 5+ years of practical, hands-on payroll experience.
• System Proficiency : Must have experience managing payroll on Sage software.
• Volume : Experience managing payroll for 150–200 employees is required.
• Qualification (Essential) : Possess a Payroll Certificate or a BCom Degree in HR (or equivalent qualification).
• Attributes : Strong attention to detail and accuracy, ability to work independently, take initiative, and be comfortable working onsite full-time in Germiston.