Payroll Specialist: Precision, Compliance & Insights

Exceed Human Resource Consultants; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 156,240 - 234,360; Full time

Job summary

Exceed Human Resource Consultants in Stellenbosch is seeking a Payroll Assistant to support weekly, fortnightly and monthly payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and statutory compliance while maintaining payroll records and employee data.

You will handle payroll submissions and HR administration tasks, assist with onboarding, respond to payroll queries, and support audits and reconciliations; the ideal candidate has 1–2 years’ experience and proficiency with SAGE VIP, PaySpace or PeopleSoft,

Qualifications

• Degree in HR, Industrial Psychology, Finance or related field advantageous.
• 1–2 years' experience in Payroll Assistant or similar role.
• Working knowledge of payroll systems such as SAGE VIP, PaySpace, PeopleSoft or similar.
• Experience with African payroll administration advantageous.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, graphs).
• Strong numerical, analytical and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and processing of weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls, ensuring accuracy and statutory compliance.
• Maintain payroll records, employee data, leave records and salary schedules, including onboarding, resignations, bonuses and other payroll adjustments.
• Process payroll-related submissions (EMP501, COIDA, Workman's Compensation, STATSSA, maternity leave, pension, provident fund and medical aid).
• Handle payroll and HR-related queries and support audits, reporting and reconciliation processes.
• Provide HR administrative support, including maintaining employee records and assisting with onboarding and other HR functions.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Degree in HR or related field

Tools

SAGE VIP

PaySpace

PeopleSoft

Job description

Exceed Human Resource Consultants in Stellenbosch is seeking a Payroll Assistant to support weekly, fortnightly and monthly payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and statutory compliance while maintaining payroll records and employee data.

You will handle payroll submissions and HR administration tasks, assist with onboarding, respond to payroll queries, and support audits and reconciliations; the ideal candidate has 1–2 years’ experience and proficiency with SAGE VIP, PaySpace or PeopleSoft,