Remuneration And Benefits Officer (4 Months Temporary Position)

Findojobs South Africa; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading financial service provider in Durban seeks a Remuneration and Benefits Officer for a 4-month temporary position. The role involves payroll processing, benefits administration, and maintaining HR records. Ideal candidates will have a diploma in HR or Finance, experience in remuneration management, and knowledge of payroll systems. This position offers a salary between ZAR 200,000 - 300,000.

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in Remuneration and Benefits management.
• Practical knowledge of payroll systems.
• Knowledge of Medical Aid and Pension Fund laws.

Responsibilities

• Update payroll records and process payroll.
• Maintain employee benefits data and ensure system updates.
• Ensure data accuracy for HR payroll information.

Skills

Knowledge of Tax laws

Communication

Operational excellence

Judgment

Integrity

Strong prioritization skills

Education

National Diploma / Bachelor’s degree in HR or Finance

Payroll practitioner certification

SARA Registered

Tools

VIP Premier

Sage 300

Job description

Remuneration and Benefits Officer (4 months Temporary position)

Only for registered members

Location: Durban

Salary: ZAR 200,000 - 300,000

4 months Temporary position

Ref No. HR/02/25

Icebolethu Group is an Authorised Financial Service Provider FSP45714 and a Level 1 BBBEE Contributor. It is South Africa's second largest Funeral Assurance Group and the winner of the Standard Bank KZN - Top Brand award for 2022. The group provides a centre of excellence and leading dignified burial solutions. We are seeking suitable candidates for a 4 months’ Temporary position of Remuneration and Benefits Officer - Ref No. HR/02/25 within the Group Human Resources Department. The position is based at our Durban office, and the successful candidate will support the payroll department.

Minimum Requirements

• National Diploma / Bachelor’s degree in HR or Finance
• Payroll practitioner certification is an advantage
• SARA Registered with 3 years’ experience in Remuneration and Benefits management
• Knowledge of Tax, Medical Aid, and Pension Fund laws and rules
• Practical knowledge of payroll systems such as VIP Premier, Sage 300, etc.
• Strong prioritization and resource allocation skills
• Judgment, integrity, communication, operational excellence

Key Performance Areas

• Data capturing and payroll processing: Update payroll records, process employee changes, calculate packages, handle third-party payments, print payslips, and process payroll
• Benefits administration: Maintain accurate employee benefits data, ensure system updates, prepare for audits, and liaise with service providers
• HR Payroll Information auditing: Ensure data accuracy, system updates, and audit readiness
• Query Management: Address pay-related queries promptly and advise employees on policies
• Documentation and Reporting: Complete accurate documentation, reconcile payroll, maintain employee files, and prepare reports for audits