Senior Payroll Administrator

SA Metal Group; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Provident fund

Medical aid

Life cover

Funeral cover

Paid leave

Long service leave

Job summary

SA Metal Group in Cape Town is seeking a Senior Payroll Administrator to manage payroll for 1,650+ employees, ensuring accurate processing, timely payments and compliant deductions. The role supports the Payroll Manager and the Human Capital function.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years’ payroll experience, matric and a payroll qualification, strong Excel skills and familiarity with Time & Attendance systems. A demanding, fast-paced environment is expected.

Qualifications

• Matric or equivalent.
• Payroll Diploma or qualification.
• 5+ years of experience processing payroll for a large organization (>1000 employees).
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office) including Excel, email, and report compiling.
• Experience with Time & Attendance software is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Process the SA Metal payroll for ~1650+ employees accurately.
• Ensure timesheets are processed and deadlines met.
• Calculate overtime and leave payments.
• Process statutory deductions (PAYE, UIF, WCA, etc.).
• Maintain payroll records in line with statutory requirements.
• Collaborate with Human Capital on remuneration matters.

Skills

Payroll processing

Time & attendance

Excel

Reporting

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Matric or equivalent

Payroll Diploma or qualification

Tools

Accsys Peopleware

Job description

SA Metal Group is proud of the high quality of people it has attracted.
Our employees are committed to our mission of providing the best
possible service to all our valued suppliers and customers, with
enthusiasm and integrity.

We believe that our people are our biggest asset. We aim to provide all staff members with all possible opportunities to realize their full potential within optimum working conditions. The process starts with selecting the right people for the job, after which we ensure continuous skills development, assisting the SA Metal Group to grow and develop.

We strive to conduct all our business with integrity, professionalism and a positive attitude.

Training, Empowerment & Development

SA Metal Group’s Human Capital Development Policy states:

“SA Metal Group values its people above all other assets and strives to develop all staff members to their full potential. To this end the Company provides excellent human capital development programmes and rewards staff members who strive to improve themselves and show commitment to the Mission of the Company.”

We offer many development programmes, including our Supervisory Development Programme, Artisan Development Programme and Adult Basic Education and Training Programme. We have on-site computer training facilities countrywide where these courses are held.

These programmes are aimed to develop, motivate and upskill our employees, providing them with an opportunity to progress to their full potential within SA Metal Group.

The Salaries and wages department require a process-driven, attentive to detail and organized individual to join their team. This position requires an efficient individual who is able to work in a fast-paced environment and is able to meet deadlines.

Duties & responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• To accurately and timeously process and check the SA Metal payroll of ±500 employees [Total number of employees on the Company payroll 1650+]


• Accurately process timesheets ensuring deadlines are met


• Accurately calculate overtime and leave payments


• Ensure third party deductions are processed, and payments are made as per the indicated deadline


• Process statutory deductions such as; PAYE, UIF, WCA, etc.


• Maintain payroll records in line with statutory requirements.


• Calculating allowances, shift payments and CTC proposals


• Liaise with Human Capital regarding remuneration matters

Qualifying Criteria:

• Matric or equivalent


• Payroll Diploma or qualification


• 5 + years of experience processing payroll for a large organization (>1000 employees)


• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office) -- create spreadsheets, communicate per e-mail, compile reports and present data in tabulated form, numerical and descriptive accuracy are essential


• Working knowledge of Time & Attendance software


• Experience of working in a service orientated division and environment


• Accsys Peopleware experience advantageous

Qualifying Attributes:

• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal


• Proven attention to detail and accuracy


• Deadline driven and prepared to work overtime when required


• Strong organizing, planning, decision making and analytical skills


• Ability to multi-task and manage a demanding workload in a pressurized environment


• Be self-motivated and results driven


• Disciplined in following procedures when executing tasks


• Be able to work both independently and in a team


• Commitment to a strong business ethic and integrity

Other Information:

Job title: Senior Payroll Administrator
Reporting to: Payroll Manager
Job type: Permanent position

Benefits include:

• Provident fund


• Medical aid


• Life cover at 4x annual salary


• Funeral cover


• 15 x paid leave days per annum


• Long service leave after five years of employment

Standard hours:

07h30--17h00: Monday -- Thursday

07h30--16h00: Friday

May be required to work overtime as per operational requirements

Salary - We offer a highly competitive package depending on the extent of the applicant's qualifications and experience.

Please note the closing date for this ad is on Sunday, 27 September 2026.

We regret that it is not possible to contact all unsuccessful applicants. Applicants who have not been contacted within fourteen (14) days from the date of their submission should consider their application unsuccessful.

Please note that the successful candidate will receive a formal, written offer of employment after all applicable pre-employment checks have been completed. This offer will only be valid if it is signed by a company representative, authorised to make such an offer.
Representations made on behalf of the company in any other form do not constitute valid offers of employment and should not be construed as such.

Skills

Analytical C Organization Planning Results Teamwork Time Management