Payroll / Wage Administrator

Midvaal Recruitment; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Midvaal Recruitment in Sandton seeks a Payroll/Wage Administrator on a temporary contract with potential long-term opportunity. You will process payroll, manage timesheets, attendance and employee records, and assist with onboarding and terminations while liaising with HR, Finance and operations.

The role requires high-volume payroll experience, strong reconciliation skills and advanced Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot). Confidentiality and accuracy are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven payroll / wages administration experience.
• Experience with high-volume payroll environments.
• Strong payroll reconciliation and reporting skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel – VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables & reporting.
• Experience with time & attendance / clocking systems.
• Knowledge of payroll legislation and BCEA requirements.
• Strong numerical, organisational and analytical abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll and wage calculations accurately and timeously
• Manage timesheets, attendance, leave and employee records
• Perform payroll reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
• Generate payroll, attendance, overtime and labour cost reports
• Manage clocking and time & attendance systems
• Assist with employee onboarding, terminations and payroll documentation
• Liaise with HR, Payroll, Finance and operational management
• Maintain accurate payroll records and spreadsheets
• Assist with audits, compliance and payroll-related administration

Skills

Payroll administration

High-volume payroll

Excel proficiency

Time & attendance

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Tools

QuickBooks

Sage VIP

Great Soft

Job description

PAYROLL/WAGE ADMINISTRATOR

Reference: MID677

Location: Sandton

Temporary Contract | Potential Long-Term Opportunity

A well-established company within the industrial and services sector is looking for an experienced Payroll Administrator / Wages Clerk to join their team.

Key Responsibilities

• Process payroll and wage calculations accurately and timeously
• Manage timesheets, attendance, leave and employee records
• Perform payroll reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
• Generate payroll, attendance, overtime and labour cost reports
• Manage clocking and time & attendance systems
• Assist with employee onboarding, terminations and payroll documentation
• Liaise with HR, Payroll, Finance and operational management
• Maintain accurate payroll records and spreadsheets
• Assist with audits, compliance and payroll-related administration

Minimum Requirements

• Proven payroll / wages administration experience
• Experience with high-volume payroll environments
• Strong payroll reconciliation and reporting skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel – VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables & reporting
• Experience with time & attendance / clocking systems
• Knowledge of payroll legislation and BCEA requirements
• Strong numerical, organisational and analytical abilities
• Excellent attention to detail and confidentiality

Software Experience

• QuickBooks | Advanced Excel | Sage VIP
• Great Soft will be advantageous

Potential for long-term employment based on performance and business requirements.

Only candidates meeting the minimum requirements will be contacted. Unsuccessful candidates will be added to our database for future opportunities aligned with their skills and experience.