Payroll Specialist: Accurate, Confidential & Timely Pay

pllp; Stutterheim; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

pllp in Stutterheim, Eastern Cape, is seeking a Payroll Administrator to manage payroll processes with precision and confidentiality. The role involves calculating wages, deductions, and benefits, processing leave and timesheets, and ensuring compliance with SA payroll laws.

The successful candidate will support HR and Finance, reconcile payroll data, and contribute to year-end activities. A 3–5 year track record, a payroll qualification, and strong Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (Matric) is required.
• Payroll qualification or relevant tertiary qualification is advantageous.
• 3–5 years' payroll administration experience.
• Experience using payroll software.
• Solid knowledge of South African payroll legislation and statutory requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly and/or monthly payroll accurately and on time.
• Capture and maintain employee payroll information.
• Calculate salaries, wages, overtime, allowances, bonuses, and deductions.
• Process leave, absenteeism and timesheets.
• Administer statutory deductions (PAYE, UIF, SDL, etc.).
• Reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare payroll journals and reports for management.
• Maintain employee records and payroll documentation.
• Respond to payroll-related queries from employees.
• Assist with year-end payroll processes, including IRP5 submissions.

Skills

Payroll administration

Numerical skills

Confidentiality

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Matric

Payroll qualification

Tools

Sage Payroll

VIP Payroll

Excel

Job description

pllp in Stutterheim, Eastern Cape, is seeking a Payroll Administrator to manage payroll processes with precision and confidentiality. The role involves calculating wages, deductions, and benefits, processing leave and timesheets, and ensuring compliance with SA payroll laws.

The successful candidate will support HR and Finance, reconcile payroll data, and contribute to year-end activities. A 3–5 year track record, a payroll qualification, and strong Excel skills are essential.