Payroll Supervisor

Abantu Staffing Solutions; East London; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency in South Africa is looking for a Payroll Specialist to manage end-to-end payroll activities. You will prepare and finalize monthly payroll using Sage software, maintain personnel records, and ensure compliance with statutory requirements. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in payroll, strong numerical skills, and attention to detail. This role is essential for accurate and timely employee payments.

Qualifications

• 3 years in a payroll-focused role.
• Experience with payroll software such as Sage 300 People or Sage VIP.
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail required.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll activities.
• Prepare and finalize monthly payroll.
• Maintain accurate personnel records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical ability

Payroll processing

Independent work

Tools

Sage 300 People

Sage VIP

Job description

Role Overview

This position is responsible for managing end-to-end payroll activities, ensuring all employee data, payments and statutory requirements are processed accurately and on time.

Duties

• Prepare and finalise monthly payroll, working within systems such as Sage 300 People or Sage VIP
• Maintain accurate personnel records, including onboarding new staff and updating existing employee information
• Validate payroll inputs by reviewing allowances, overtime, public holiday hours, and other variable earnings
• Handle the administration of staff movements — resignations, transfers, promotions and retirements
• Compile payslips and ensure all remuneration elements and deductions are correctly captured
• Reconcile payroll results to the general ledger and cashbook each month
• Process and verify monthly claims, attending to staff queries promptly
• Keep payroll files and documentation organised and compliant with audit standards
• Assist with leave tracking, adjustments and related reports
• Support monthly payroll reporting as well as third-party payments and reconciliations

Minimum Requirements

• Experience working with payroll software such as Sage 300 People / Sage VIP
• A minimum of 3 years in a payroll-focused role
• Strong accuracy, attention to detail and numerical ability
• Ability to work independently while meeting tight monthly deadlines