Salary Clerk

University of Fort Hare; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent South African university is seeking a Pastel Payroll Clerk responsible for processing employee salaries and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. The role involves maintaining employee records, managing salary adjustments, and generating payslips. Ideal candidates should have a Grade 12 education and at least 12 months of experience as a salary clerk. Attention to detail and the ability to handle payroll-related queries are essential. The role provides a great opportunity for growth within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a salary clerk for at least 12 months.
• Ability to ensure compliance with legislation.
• Must be criminal clear.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update employee records in Pastel.
• Manage salary adjustments and statutory deductions.
• Generate and distribute employee payslips.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to handle payroll queries

Education

Grade 12

Tools

Pastel Payroll

Job description

The Pastel Payroll Clerk is responsible for accurately processing employee salaries and wages using Pastel Payroll.

The role ensures compliance with statutory requirements, maintains payroll records, and provides support to employees regarding payroll-related queries.

Duties and responsibilities.

• Set up, maintain, and update employee records in Pastel, including new hires, terminations, and changes to job titles or salary.
• Process salary adjustments, bonuses, and commissions.
• Ensure all payroll files are complete before rolling over to the next pay period.
• Manage and calculate statutory deductions (taxes, UIF).
• Update employee tax status and ensure compliance with relevant legislation (e.g., Basic Conditions of Employment Act).
• Generate and distribute employee payslips.

Requirements.

• Grade 12
• 12 months of experience as a Salary clerk.
• Must be criminal clear
• Willing to learn