Practitioner: HCM Payroll

Hashtag Nonprofit NPC; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nonprofit organization in Pretoria is looking for a Practitioner: HCM Payroll to maintain accurate payroll information and oversee payroll operations. This role requires a degree in Human Resources, Payroll, or Finance and at least 5 years of experience in payroll administration, especially using Sage 300 People. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential. Competitive salary based on Paterson Grade C3.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 – 8 years’ experience in payroll administration.
• SARS EMP submission experience, monthly EMP201 as well as Annual and Bi-annual submission.
• Experience of working with large volumes of payroll.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, monitor, and review information on the payroll system.
• Run payroll checks and balance before manager runs variance report.
• Liaise with line management regarding employee information.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Time management skills

Effective communication

Teamwork and collaboration

Conflict management

Education

Degree in Human Resources, Payroll or Finance

Tools

Sage 300 People

Excel

Job description

Overview

South African National Parks (SANParks) – Practitioner: HCM Payroll. This position will be based at Groenkloof National Park, Pretoria. Deadline: 11 November 2025. Region: Pretoria. Salary: Paterson Grade C3. Type of employment: Full time.

Job Description

The Organisation requires the services of a Practitioner: HCM Payroll. This position will be based at Groenkloof National Park, Pretoria.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, monitor, and review information on the payroll system to ensure all information is accurate and up to date.
• Run reports from the payroll systems and compare data after payroll processing for accuracy of information on the system.
• Ensure all payroll input has been signed off by the relevant parties.
• Review payroll calculations as per tax legislation and company policies.
• Record keeping of all supporting documents.
• Ensure employees are linked to the correct primary position.
• Liaise with line management to ensure employee information and salaries are completed timeously and accurately.
• Close payroll off on time with 100% correct data and assist with payroll variances.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the payroll officer/clerk by ensuring all payroll transactions are processed efficiently and accurately.
• Process all payroll input for earnings, deductions, company contributions, fringe benefits exactly as per instruction document as and when required monthly.
• Uploading of bulk batches and reconciling input processed.
• Run payroll checks and balance the payroll before manager runs the variance report.
• Ensure that payroll deadlines as per remuneration schedule are met on a monthly basis.
• Coordinate the extrapolation, controlling and distribution of variance reports and other reports required by line management.
• Import and generate overtime worked and other allowances as per payroll instructions submitted.
• Link new employees to ESS and correct leave setup as per payroll instructions.
• Compiling summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability, and non-taxable wages and compile a reporting.
• Work closely with benefits unit to ensure monthly changes are done correctly and each change is accompanied with instruction document.
• Process employee transfers, promotions within the organisation and transfer of leave setup and hierarchy setup to new entity.
• Process and reconcile all miscellaneous input for deductions for external stakeholders such as garnishees, insurances and other stakeholders in accordance with policies and procedures including statutory requirements.
• Completion of quarterly statistics.
• Prepare and maintain payroll record and reports for audit purposes and requirements.
• Give input on the review of payroll policies and procedures.
• Assist with regular updates of the payroll sops.
• Assist with the implementation of corrective measures to address audit findings.
• Ensure payroll tickets/queries are being attended to by officers within the sal.
• Compliance with employee, tax, and labour regulations. Stay up to date with any labour or legislative change.
• Take part in training initiatives including subordinates.
• Ensure contracting, bi-annual reviews process is completed and signed off.
• Provide continuous guidance and support to subordinates.
• Engage employees on matters relating to payroll and benefit through awareness sessions.
• Drive regular employee information updates.
• Resolving payroll discrepancies and queries.
• Assist with streamlining of payroll processes.
• Effective communication to all stakeholders regarding any changes or updates regarding payroll.
• Assist with Annual and bi-annual tax submission on SARS easyfile.
• Assist with monthly EMP201 submissions on efiling.

Qualifications And Requirements

• Degree in Human Resources, Payroll or Finance.
• Accredited training on Sage 300 People system and a South African Payroll Association membership will an added advantage.
• Minimum of 5 – 8 years’ experience in payroll administration.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience on Sage 300 People.
• Experience of working with large volumes of payroll.
• Strong financial acumen and analytical skills.
• SARS EMP submission experience, monthly EMP201 as well as Annual and Bi-annual submission.
• Knowledge or experience with HRIS (Human Resource Information Systems).
• Attention to detail.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Time management.
• Ethical practice and adhering to organisational values.
• Organisational knowledge.
• Effective communication (verbal and written).
• Information management.
• Analytical skills.
• Time management skills.
• Planning and organising.
• Conflict management.
• Presentation skills.
• Intermediate knowledge of Excel.
• Listening skills.
• Ability to prioritise own workload and work to tight deadlines.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Making rule-based and analytical decision.

How to apply

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should forward their applications accompanied by the required documentation listed below to the following:

Documents Required: A cover letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of qualification(s), and Identity Document (certified within the past 3 months) to the following address:

Human Capital Management Division, SA National Parks, PO Box 787, PRETORIA 0001

E-mail: [e-mail]

Please Note: SANParks reserves the right not to make an appointment.

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Date posted: 30 October 2025

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