Senior Bonus Clerk

Gold1; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in South Africa is looking for a Senior Bonus Clerk to manage employee bonus payments and ensure compliance with policies. Candidates should have a Grade 12 certificate, a payroll-related diploma, and 2-3 years of experience. Strong Excel skills and understanding of payroll systems are essential. The position requires excellent communication and analytical skills, as well as adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2–3 years’ experience in payroll or bonus administration.
• Knowledge of payroll legislation and company bonus structures.
• Clear Criminal Record.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation, calculation, and processing of employee bonus payments.
• Verify and authorise bonus schedules submitted by departments.
• Conduct audits and reconciliations of bonus data for accuracy.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong number and analytical skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Diploma or certificate in payroll administration

Tools

SAGE

Excel

Job description

SENIOR BONUS CLERK X1 (GRADING B5)

Qualifying Criteria:

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Diploma or certificate in payroll administration, accounting, or human resources
• Minimum of 2–3 years’ experience in payroll or bonus administration.
• Experience with payroll systems such as SAGE or similar.
• Basic to intermediary Excel experience is a must.
• Knowledge of payroll legislation and company bonus structures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong number and analytical skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational abilities, and confidentiality.
• Respond to employees’ queries regarding bonus payments.
• Support payroll processes during the bonus/payroll cycle.
• South African Citizenship
• Clear Criminal Record

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the preparation, calculation, and processing of employee bonus payments.
• Verify and authorise bonus schedules submitted by departments.
• Conduct audits and reconciliations of bonus data to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain and update bonus records in the payroll system.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reports related to bonus payments and trends.
• Liaise with HR, Finance, and departmental managers to ensure proper documentation and approvals.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, collective agreements, and statutory regulations.
• Always take instructions from the supervisor(s) responsible for the shift
• Conduct all work according to required standards and specifications
• Adhere to MHSA standards & Gold1’s safety motto: “Nothing is so important that it cannot be done safely”