Rustenburg On-Site SA Payroll Specialist

Placements24; Randfontein; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking an HR Payroll Specialist to join our established client’s team in Rustenburg, North West. This on-site role focuses on accurate, timely payroll processing for all employees, ensuring compliance with BCEA, LRA and tax regulations while safeguarding confidentiality.

The successful candidate will manage end-to-end payroll, data validation, reporting, and liaison with HR and finance, leveraging Sage or VIP Payroll and advanced MS Excel skills to maintain

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of proven payroll processing experience.
• In-depth knowledge of South African payroll legislation (BCEA, LRA, tax).
• Proficiency with payroll software (Sage, VIP Payroll) and MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly and monthly payroll accurately for all employees.
• Ensure compliance with tax laws, statutory regulations and company policies.
• Verify payroll data: new hires, terminations, pay rate changes, deductions.
• Manage employee leave, absenteeism and overtime calculations.
• Prepare and submit payroll reports to management and government agencies (SARS, UIF).
• Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Administer payroll-related benefits (pension fund contributions, medical aid).
• Liaise with external payroll providers or auditors as needed.
• Stay updated on changes in payroll legislation and best practices.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of payroll information.

Skills

Payroll processing

SA payroll regulations

Data validation

MS Excel

Communication

Education

Payroll Management/Accounting/Human Resources qualification

Tools

Sage

VIP Payroll

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking an HR Payroll Specialist to join our established client’s team in Rustenburg, North West. This on-site role focuses on accurate, timely payroll processing for all employees, ensuring compliance with BCEA, LRA and tax regulations while safeguarding confidentiality.

The successful candidate will manage end-to-end payroll, data validation, reporting, and liaison with HR and finance, leveraging Sage or VIP Payroll and advanced MS Excel skills to maintain