Senior Payroll Administrator

Raubex Group Ltd; Vrystaat; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Raubex Group Ltd, based in Bloemfontein, is seeking an experienced payroll officer to manage data, processing, and reporting. You will capture and verify payroll inputs, generate reports, and ensure timely SARS and compliance submissions.

The role requires strong organisational skills and discretion within a busy payroll environment. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in payroll, proficiency with Sage 300 People or VIP Payroll, and excellent English communication.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 certificate or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a payroll environment.
• Experience with Sage 300 People Payroll, VIP Payroll, or similar payroll systems (essential).
• Strong planning, organising and attention-to-detail skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• High level of confidentiality and discretion.
• South African citizen with own reliable transport.

Responsibilities

• Compile, sort, and verify payroll data prior to processing.
• Capture payroll data on the system for new employees, terminations, leave, hours, deductions, and submissions.
• Generate payroll and management reports as required.
• Track and follow up on outstanding documentation (leave forms, medical certificates, death certificates).
• Review payroll error reports and process corrections as needed.
• Calculate and capture interim payroll payments.
• Assist with month-end payroll reconciliations, SARS submissions, EE submissions, audit docs, and payroll directives.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Communication

Confidentiality

Deadline-driven

Education

Grade 12 certificate

Tools

Sage 300 People Payroll

VIP Payroll

Job description

Based in Bloemfontein with a listed Construction Company.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 certificate
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a payroll environment
• Experience with Sage 300 People Payroll, VIP Payroll, or similar payroll systems (essential)
• Strong planning, organising, and attention-to-detail skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet strict deadlines
• High level of confidentiality and discretion
• South African citizen with own reliable transport

Job Specification

• Compile, sort, and verify the accuracy of payroll data prior to processing
• Capture payroll data on the system, including new employees, terminations, leave data, hours worked, deductions, and submissions
• Generate payroll and management reports as required
• Track received data and source documents and follow up on outstanding documentation, including leave forms, medical certificates, and death certificates
• Review payroll error reports and process necessary corrections
• Calculate and capture interim payroll payments
• Assist with month-end payroll reconciliations, financial statistics, SARS submissions, employment equity submissions, audit documentation, and payroll directives