Senior Clerk Remuneration

Toyota SA; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer in Durban seeks a Payroll Administrator to manage payroll processes and capture employee data accurately. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of experience in payroll administration within the automotive industry and is proficient in SAP and advanced Excel. Responsibilities include processing payments, responding to employee queries, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. This position offers opportunities to contribute to financial planning and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in remuneration/payroll environment.
• Experience in statistical calculations and data management.
• Basic understanding of tax and labor laws.

Responsibilities

• Capture and manage payroll data using Jarrison Time and SAP.
• Ensure timely payroll processing and accurate employee payments.
• Respond to wage-related queries from employees.

Skills

Computer literacy - Microsoft packages

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

NQF4 qualification / Matric

Studying towards a qualification in Business/Finance/HR

Tools

SAP HR modules

Advanced Excel

Jarrison Time system

Job description

Purpose

To assist the Department in accomplishing monthly payroll objectives accurately and timeously, through the utilization of a disciplined approach which will enable accurate reconciliation of required information.

Key Job Functions

• Capturing of weekly paid wages employee data on Jarrison Time (time and attendance system) and SAP payroll system.
• Jarrison time: Add and edit clockings, Shift pattern correction, exception reports.
• Training Time Clerks and Group Leaders on Jarrison Time related queries.
• Performing RMA calculations and submissions for employees going on disability.
• Payment of employees on secondment (calculations of tax, pension and medical aid).
• Ensure accurate calculation and processing of employee wages, including regular pay, overtime, bonuses, and deductions.
• Manage payroll processing, ensuring timely and accurate payment of wages, taxes, and benefits.
• Loading of correct Garnishee deductions.
• Loading of Various tax related/non-tax related earnings and deductions accurately (e.g. Long Service Awards/ Suggestion scheme awards, Study Assistance/ Sundry debtors and Insurance Excess, etc).
• Setting up of new Vendors for third party payments.
• Analyze wage-related data, identify trends, and provide insights to management for informed decision-making.
• Responding to employee queries regarding wages deductions and benefits and resolving any discrepancies or issues.
• Raising of monthly payment for Disability payroll.
• Processing manual payments due to late submission of payroll input.
• Assists in budgeting and forecasting wage-related expenses, ensuring alignment with company financial goals.
• Conduct regular audits and reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance in wage-related records and payments.
• Liaises with various departments, such as HR and Finance, to ensure seamless coordination and resolution of wage-related matters.

Qualifications And Experience

• Minimum NQF4 qualification / Matric & studying towards a qualification in related area (Business/Finance/HR).
• Must be computer literate – Microsoft packages / SAP HR modules/Advanced Excel skills.
• Must have experience in administration/finance/statistical calculations, data & formulas.
• Must have experience in Jarrison Time (time and attendance system).
• Must have experience in RMA calculations and payments.
• Must have minimum 2 years’ experience in a remuneration/payroll environment in the Manufacturing Automotive Industry.
• Basic understanding of tax, pension, provident, UIF and Basic Conditions of Employment Act.
• Good communication skills both verbal and written.
• Must be prepared to work overtime when required to do so.

Competencies

• Accurate information gathering and analysis
• Awareness and commitment to our mission
• Awareness of situations and decisiveness
• Communication and sharing of mid to long term plans.
• Creation of innovative vision
• Establishing frameworks and systems for organisational learning
• Feedback of evaluation results and long-term development of others
• Perseverance
• Strategic reallocation of resources and review of work methods
• Suitable assignment and objective performance review

This appointment will be made in line with the company’s Employment Equity Policy.

Closing Date: 19 September 2025