Payroll Specialist

RecruitMyMom; Parow; Hybrid; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative manufacturing business is seeking a competent Payroll Specialist to manage payroll for approximately 170 employees. This is a hybrid role for a 4-month contract, starting mid-January until end of May 2026. Responsibilities include processing payroll for multiple departments, ensuring compliance with policies, and maintaining accurate records. Ideal candidates will have experience with Sage People 300 payroll system and strong attention to detail. This opportunity offers a perfect blend of office and remote work.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with Sage People 300 payroll system.
• Experience with Jarrison Time & Attendance is advantageous.
• Attention to detail, reliability, and ability to work under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll for approximately 80 employees.
• Ensure compliance with all payroll policies and statutory requirements.
• Maintain accurate records and respond to employee payroll queries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Ability to work under tight deadlines

Tools

Sage People 300 payroll system

Jarrison Time & Attendance

Job description

Parow East, South Africa | Posted on 09/12/2025

• Location Type Hybrid (Part office, Part remote)
• Industry Manufacturing
• Job Type Fixed Term
• Remuneration Term Per Month
• Date Opened 09/12/2025
• State/Province Western Cape
• City/Town Parow East
• Country South Africa

Job Description

An innovative manufacturing business is seeking a competent and reliable Payroll Specialist to cover a 4-month fixed-term contract while their current Payroll Specialist is on maternity leave. The successful candidate will manage payroll for approximately 170 employees across multiple departments, ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing. To start mid January/beginning of Feb until end of May 2026.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll for approximately 80 employees (Timesheets from Thursday–Wednesday, paid Thursday).
• Process Coating Department payroll (21st–20th of each month, paid on the 24th).
• Process Administration Department payroll (25th–24th of each month, paid on the 24th).
• Ensure compliance with all payroll policies and statutory requirements.
• Maintain accurate records and respond to employee payroll queries.

Requirements

• Proven experience with Sage People 300payroll system.
• Experience with Jarrison Time &Attendance is advantageous.
• Attention to detail, reliability, andability to work under tight deadlines.
• 4-month fixed term contract
• To start mid January/beginning of Feb until end of May 2026