Remote Payroll Specialist (SA) - Tax & Compliance

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Medical aid contribution

Pension fund contributions

Generous annual leave

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Payroll Administrator to manage payroll operations from a central Bloemfontein office with a fully remote work setup. The role requires handling weekly to monthly payrolls, maintaining employee data, and ensuring compliance with SA tax and labor regulations.

The ideal candidate has 3–4 years of payroll experience, proficiency in VIP or Sage, and strong Excel skills, with a commitment to accuracy and confidentiality in a remote work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–4 years of direct payroll experience.
• Strong knowledge of SA payroll regulations and tax rules.
• Experience with VIP or Sage payroll software.
• Excellent data accuracy and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly payroll accurately and on time.
• Manage employee data including new hires, terminations and salary changes.
• Ensure compliance with PAYE, UIF, SDL and other statutory requirements.
• Handle deductions and garnishees and reconcile payroll reports.
• Prepare payroll-related reports for management and SARS.
• Respond promptly to payroll queries and maintain data confidentiality.
• Support employee benefits administration and retirement funds.
• Stay updated on payroll best practices and legislation.

Skills

Payroll processing

Data management

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

National Certificate in Payroll Administration

Tools

VIP Payroll

Sage

Excel

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Payroll Administrator to manage payroll operations from a central Bloemfontein office with a fully remote work setup. The role requires handling weekly to monthly payrolls, maintaining employee data, and ensuring compliance with SA tax and labor regulations.

The ideal candidate has 3–4 years of payroll experience, proficiency in VIP or Sage, and strong Excel skills, with a commitment to accuracy and confidentiality in a remote work environment.