Payroll Specialist

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly efficient Payroll Specialist to join a fully remote team in South Africa. You will manage payroll processing for all employees, ensuring accurate payments, deductions, and compliance with SA labor laws and tax regulations in a flexible, remote-first environment.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, data accuracy, and independent work in a distributed workspace, with opportunities for ongoing payroll training and wellness benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of direct payroll processing experience.
• Proficient with SA payroll software and HRIS.
• Strong knowledge of SA payroll legislation and tax rules.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly or monthly payroll accurately for all employees across different provinces.
• Calculate and ensure correct application of wages, overtime, bonuses, deductions, and statutory contributions (PAYE, UIF, SDL).
• Manage employee data changes, including new hires, terminations, salary adjustments, and benefit updates in the payroll system.
• Prepare and distribute payroll reports, including payslips, payroll summaries, and tax reconciliation reports.
• Ensure compliance with the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Skills Development Act, and other relevant legislation.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll matters in a timely and professional manner.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Remote work

Data management

Problem solving

Education

Payroll/Accounting qualification

Tools

Sage VIP

PaySpace

HRIS

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly efficient and accurate Payroll Specialist to join their fully remote team. This role is responsible for the meticulous processing of payroll for all employees, ensuring timely and correct payments, deductions, and compliance with all relevant labor laws and tax regulations. You will be a key player in maintaining employee trust and ensuring the smooth operation of the HR and finance functions. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated professional to contribute their expertise in a flexible, remote-first environment, supporting a growing workforce.

Key Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly or monthly payroll accurately for all employees across different provinces.
• Calculate and ensure correct application of wages, overtime, bonuses, deductions, and statutory contributions (PAYE, UIF, SDL).
• Manage employee data changes, including new hires, terminations, salary adjustments, and benefit updates in the payroll system.
• Prepare and distribute payroll reports, including payslips, payroll summaries, and tax reconciliation reports.
• Ensure compliance with the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Skills Development Act, and other relevant legislation.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll matters in a timely and professional manner.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; a qualification in Payroll Management or Accounting is advantageous.
• Minimum of 3 years of direct experience in payroll processing.
• Proficiency with payroll software (e.g., Sage VIP, PaySpace) and HRIS systems.
• Solid understanding of South African payroll legislation, tax regulations, and labor laws.
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to work independently in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary tailored to experience and skills.
• Fully remote position offering ultimate flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development in payroll best practices.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• A supportive virtual team culture focused on accuracy and efficiency.