Payroll Specialist

Salt; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid (optional)

Provident Fund

Life Insurance

Funeral Cover

Job summary

Salt in Cape Town is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Officer to join a busy People Support team. This role handles end-to-end payroll and benefits administration, manages monthly payrolls for hourly and salaried staff, and ensures accurate deductions and compliant reporting.

You will work with SAGE 300 People, administer Provident Fund and medical benefits, and assist with audits and statutory submissions. The position is on-site in Kuils River.

Qualifications

• 3 years of payroll experience is essential
• Experience processing both hourly and salaried payroll
• Knowledge of PAYE, statutory compliance and payroll reconciliations
• Understanding of employee benefits and relevant labour legislation

Responsibilities

• Manage end to end payroll and benefits function
• Prepare statutory submissions (monthly, bi-annual and annual)
• Process accurate and timeous monthly payrolls for hourly and salaried employees
• Administer payroll, benefits and leave systems
• Process earnings, deductions, allowances and employee changes
• Maintain employee records and payroll information on SAGE 300 People
• Handle payroll and employee benefit queries
• Prepare PAYE, UIF and SDL reconciliations
• Complete payroll-related GL and third-party reconciliations
• Assist with external payroll audits (DOL, PWC etc.) and monthly reporting
• Work with third-party benefit providers
• Administer Medical Aid, Medical Insurance, Gap Cover and Provident Fund benefits
• Process Provident Fund withdrawal forms upon termination
• Assist with UI19 and UI2.7 forms for terminations and maternity leave
• Assist with payroll compliance and related HR administration

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Organised

End-to-end payroll management

Education

Payroll or HR qualification (Degree or Diploma)

Tools

SAGE 300 People

Job description

Location: Kuils River, Cape Town | On-Site

Benefits: Medical aid (optional), Provident Fund, Life Insurance and Funeral Cover

We’re currently recruiting for a Payroll & Benefits Officer to join a busy People Support team. This is a great opportunity for someone who is detail-oriented, highly organised and passionate about delivering accurate and efficient payroll and benefits administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end to end payroll and benefits function
• Prepare statutory submissions (monthly, bi-annual and annual)
• Process accurate and timeous monthly payrolls for hourly and salaried employees
• Administer payroll, benefits and leave systems
• Process earnings, deductions, allowances and employee changes
• Maintain employee records and payroll information on SAGE 300 People
• Handle payroll and employee benefit queries
• Prepare PAYE, UIF and SDL reconciliations
• Complete payroll-related GL and third-party reconciliations
• Assist with external payroll audits (DOL, PWC etc.) and monthly reporting
• Work with third-party benefit providers
• Administer Medical Aid, Medical Insurance, Gap Cover and Provident Fund benefits
• Process Provident Fund withdrawal forms upon termination
• Assist with UI19 and UI2.7 forms for terminations and maternity leave
• Assist with payroll compliance and related HR administration

Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualification - Payroll or HR (Degree or Diploma)
• Approximately 3 years’ payroll experience is essential
• Experience processing both hourly and salaried payroll
• SAGE 300 People experience is preferred but any payroll system experience is required
• Knowledge of PAYE, statutory compliance and payroll reconciliations
• Understanding of employee benefits and relevant labour legislation, including BCEA, Skills Development and Employment Equity
• Experience with SARS eFiling / EasyFile
• Experience with FNB Online Banking would be advantageous