Payroll Specialist

Placements24; Siyancuma Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Remote work option

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to manage payroll processing for a diverse workforce. The role is remote with nationwide coverage in Northern Cape and beyond.

Responsibilities include data verification, tax filings, and responding to employee payroll inquiries. Requirements include a National Diploma in Accounting/Payroll and 3–5 years of payroll experience, with strong knowledge of SA tax laws (PAYE, UIF, SDL) and payroll software such as VIP Payroll and Sage.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in payroll processing, preferably in a specialist role.
• In-depth knowledge of South African payroll regulations, tax laws (PAYE, UIF, SDL), and provident funds.
• Proficiency with payroll software (VIP Payroll, Sage) and MS Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for remote interaction.

Responsibilities

• Process accurate and timely payroll for all employees, ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations.
• Manage and maintain payroll records, including employee data, salary changes, and deductions.
• Prepare and submit payroll tax filings and related reports.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, deductions, and net pay.
• Liaise with HR and finance departments to ensure data consistency and accuracy.
• Assist with the implementation and maintenance of payroll software and systems.

Skills

Payroll processing

Regulatory compliance

Data accuracy

Analytical thinking

Education

National Diploma in Accounting/Payroll

Tools

VIP Payroll

Sage

MS Excel

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Specialist to manage payroll processing for their diverse workforce, operating remotely. This role is critical for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, tax compliance, and adherence to all relevant regulations. You will be responsible for all aspects of payroll administration, from data input and verification to generating reports and resolving payroll-related queries, ensuring financial accuracy for employees across Northern Cape and other regions.

Key Responsibilities

• Process accurate and timely payroll for all employees, ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations.
• Manage and maintain payroll records, including employee data, salary changes, and deductions.
• Prepare and submit payroll tax filings and related reports.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, deductions, and net pay.
• Liaise with HR and finance departments to ensure data consistency and accuracy.
• Assist with the implementation and maintenance of payroll software and systems.

Requirements

• National Diploma in Accounting, Payroll Administration, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in payroll processing , preferably in a specialist role.
• In-depth knowledge of South African payroll regulations, tax laws (PAYE, UIF, SDL), and provident funds.
• Proficiency with payroll software (e.g., VIP Payroll, Sage) and MS Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for remote interaction.

Benefits

• Competitive salary reflective of experience and expertise.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement benefits.
• Opportunity to work remotely from your preferred location.
• Professional development and training opportunities in payroll management.
• A collaborative team environment focused on accuracy and efficiency in Upington and nationally.