Senior Payroll Administrator

Decofurn Furniture; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading furniture retailer in South Africa is seeking a detail-driven Senior Payroll Administrator to manage end-to-end payroll functions. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of payroll administration experience and strong knowledge of tax submissions. Join a dynamic and supportive team that values initiative and compliance. This role offers the opportunity to make significant contributions in a family-owned business with a nationwide impact.

Benefits

Retirement benefits

Risk benefits

Fun cultural & social team days

Independent work culture with trust & autonomy

Qualifications

• 5+ years' payroll administration experience (end-to-end).
• Strong knowledge of tax submissions (EMP, EMP, IRP5s, ROE, etc.).
• Experience with employment contracts & HR / payroll practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll for all employees, ensuring accuracy and timely payments.
• Process salaries, bonuses, deductions, overtime, and leave.
• Reconcile time & attendance, manage employee benefits, and ensure compliance with statutory payments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Numerical accuracy

Education

Payroll diploma / degree

Grade 12 or equivalent

Tools

Sage Payroll

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Are you a detail-driven payroll professional ready to take the lead?

Decofurn Furniture, one of South Africa's fastest-growing furniture retailers with 11+ stores nationwide and a thriving online presence, is looking for aSenior Payroll Administratorto join our team.In this role, you'll oversee and manage the full payroll function, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency while leading process improvements and supporting both employees and management.What You'll DoManage end-to-end payroll for all employees, ensuring accuracy and timely paymentsProcess salaries, bonuses, deductions, overtime, and leaveReconcile time & attendance, manage employee benefits (pension & risk), and ensure compliance with statutory paymentsPrepare, audit, and reconcile payroll reports, highlighting discrepancies and resolving issuesAct as the go-to person for payroll queries and provide clear guidance to employeesMaintain and improve payroll systems, documentation, and proceduresSupervise and support the junior payroll administratorWhat You BringGrade 12 or equivalent5+ years' payroll administration experience (end-to-end)Payroll diploma / degree (essential)Strong knowledge of tax submissions (EMP, EMP, IRP5s, ROE, etc.)Experience with employment contracts & HR / payroll practicesProficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook (intermediate to advanced)Sage Payroll experience – highly advantageousExcellent numerical accuracy, attention to detail, and problem-solving skillsKnowledge of current SARS, Department of Labour, and Home Affairs legislation – advantageousWhy Join Decofurn Furniture?

At Decofurn, we pride ourselves on being a dynamic, values-driven company.

You'll work in a supportive environment where initiative is encouraged, and your expertise directly contributes to operational excellence.Retirement and risk benefitsIndependent work culture with trust & autonomyFun cultural & social team daysBe part of a growing, family-owned business with nationwide impactIf you're passionate about precision, compliance, and leading payroll excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to take the next step in your career with Decofurn