Remote Payroll Specialist - Flexible Hours & Growth

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 279,000 - 424,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a detail-oriented Remote Payroll Specialist to manage all aspects of payroll processing for South African employees. This fully remote role ensures accurate and timely payroll runs, manages statutory deductions, and maintains payroll records in compliance with relevant legislation.

You will process bi-weekly or monthly payroll, handle PAYE, UIF, and SDL, and ensure changes from hires and terminations are reflected with precision, contributing to regulatory adherence and

Qualifications

• Proven 3+ years as Payroll Specialist or Administrator.
• Strong knowledge of SA payroll legislation and tax regulations.
• Experience with VIP Payroll or Sage Payroll software.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly or monthly payroll accurately and efficiently.
• Manage statutory deductions (PAYE, UIF, SDL).
• Ensure compliance with SA payroll legislation.
• Maintain accurate employee payroll records and update changes.
• Process new hires, terminations, and status changes.
• Reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Payroll experience

SA payroll law

HR processes knowledge

Attention to detail

Remote work readiness

Tools

VIP Payroll

Sage Payroll

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a detail-oriented Remote Payroll Specialist to manage all aspects of payroll processing for South African employees. This fully remote role ensures accurate and timely payroll runs, manages statutory deductions, and maintains payroll records in compliance with relevant legislation.

You will process bi-weekly or monthly payroll, handle PAYE, UIF, and SDL, and ensure changes from hires and terminations are reflected with precision, contributing to regulatory adherence and