Senior Payroll Specialist

SASSO CONSULTING; Hermon; On-site; ZAR 279,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

SASSO CONSULTING in Hermon, Western Cape, seeks an experienced Senior Payroll Specialist with strong HR background to join its office on a working farm. The role focuses on accurate payroll processing and support across HR functions, in a hands-on on-site environment.

Candidates must have 5+ years of payroll experience, Sage Payroll proficiency, be Afrikaans-speaking, and possess HR exposure. Own transport and local residency are required due to on-site location.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' payroll experience, ideally at senior level.
• Sage Payroll experience is essential and non-negotiable.
• HR exposure in addition to payroll is required.
• Must be able to communicate in Afrikaans and English.
• Strong knowledge of South African payroll legislation and statutory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage full end-to-end payroll processing.
• Process weekly and/or monthly salaries and wages.
• Calculate salaries, overtime, allowances, bonuses, deductions and benefits.
• Process new employees, terminations, salary changes and other movements.
• Maintain accurate employee and payroll records.
• Manage leave and time attendance information.
• Process third-party payments and reconciliations.
• Prepare payroll reports for Finance and Management.
• Ensure payroll compliance with SARS and labour legislation.
• Assist with year-end and tax year processes and audits.

Skills

Payroll processing

Sage Payroll

HR administration

Afrikaans & English

SA payroll legislation

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Overview

An established agricultural business based in

• Hermon, South Africa
• Full-Time
• On-Site
• 25,000-30,000 ZAR / Month

Job Description

Senior Payroll Specialist

Location

Hermon, Western Cape

Salary

up to R30,000

Industry

Agriculture / Farming

Employment Type

Permanent, On-site

Job Overview

An established agricultural business based in Hermon, Western Cape is seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Specialist with a strong HR background to join its team.

This is an office-based position situated on a working farm, so candidates must be comfortable working within a practical farming and operational environment rather than a traditional corporate office setting.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for the accurate and compliant processing of payroll while also providing support across various HR-related functions.

Applicants must meet all of the following requirements

• Currently reside in Hermon, Riebeek West, Riebeek Kasteel, Saron, Gouda, Porterville, Paarl, Wellington or Malmesbury, or the immediate surrounding area
• Minimum 5 years' solid payroll experience, preferably at senior level
• Sage Payroll experience is essential and non‑negotiable
• Must be able to speak Afrikaans
• Must have HR experience/exposure in addition to payroll
• Strong knowledge of South African payroll legislation and statutory requirements
• Own reliable vehicle and valid driver's licence
• Must be comfortable working on‑site in an office situated on a working farm

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full end‑to‑end payroll processing
• Process weekly and/or monthly salaries and wages
• Calculate salaries, wages, overtime, allowances, bonuses, deductions and benefits
• Process new employees, terminations, salary changes, transfers and other employee movements
• Maintain accurate employee and payroll records
• Manage leave, time and attendance information
• Process and reconcile third‑party payments
• Complete payroll reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
• Prepare payroll reports for Finance and Management
• Manage statutory payroll requirements, including PAYE, UIF and SDL
• Assist with EMP201, EMP501 and IRP5 processes and submissions
• Ensure payroll remains compliant with SARS requirements and applicable South African labour legislation
• Handle employee payroll queries accurately and confidentially
• Assist with year‑end and tax‑year payroll processes
• Support internal and external payroll audits
• Maintain strict confidentiality and integrity of employee information

HR Responsibilities

• Employee onboarding and offboarding
• Employment contracts and employee documentation
• Maintaining personnel files and HR records
• Leave administration
• Employee queries
• HR administration and reporting
• Supporting disciplinary and employee relations processes where required
• Ensuring employee documentation remains accurate and compliant

Skills & Competencies

• Strong numerical ability and exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent payroll reconciliation skills
• Strong working knowledge of Sage Payroll
• Good understanding of South African payroll, tax and labour legislation
• Able to communicate confidently in Afrikaans and English
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills
• Able to work independently and take ownership of the payroll function
• Comfortable working to strict payroll deadlines
• Professional, discreet and trustworthy when handling confidential information
• Comfortable working in an agricultural/farm environment

Location Requirement

Due to the location of the business, preference will only be given to candidates currently residing in or around:

Hermon | Riebeek West | Riebeek Kasteel | Saron | Gouda | Porterville | Paarl | Wellington | Malmesbury

This location requirement is essential.