Payroll Specialist: Accurate Pay & Compliance

MCI; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A tech-enabled business services company in Cape Town seeks a meticulous Payroll Administrator to manage the full payroll cycle, ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely payments. The role requires collaboration with HR and Operations, and proficiency in Pastel Payroll. Ideal candidates should have a Grade 12 certificate and 1–3 years of payroll experience. Benefits include health insurance, annual leave, and career growth opportunities. Work hours align with the United States, facilitating seamless communication.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Annual Leave

Career Growth

Paid Training

Positive Work Environment

Casual Dress Code

Qualifications

• 1–3 years in payroll administration, ideally within a high-volume environment.
• Strong grasp of leave payouts, pro-rata calculations, and back-pay processes.
• Working understanding of statutory requirements, including PAYE, UIF, and SDL.

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to employee payroll queries.
• Collect, verify, and consolidate payroll data.
• Ensure accuracy of incentives, overtime, and payroll-related queries.
• Load new starters, process terminations, and manage leave payouts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Excel proficiency

Education

Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate

Payroll or financial administration qualification

Tools

Pastel Payroll

Job description

A tech-enabled business services company in Cape Town seeks a meticulous Payroll Administrator to manage the full payroll cycle, ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely payments. The role requires collaboration with HR and Operations, and proficiency in Pastel Payroll. Ideal candidates should have a Grade 12 certificate and 1–3 years of payroll experience. Benefits include health insurance, annual leave, and career growth opportunities. Work hours align with the United States, facilitating seamless communication.