Senior Payroll Specialist — Large-Scale Payroll Ops

SA Metal; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 460,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

SA Metal in Cape Town is seeking a Senior Payroll Administrator to manage the payroll for about 500 employees and ensure accurate, timely processing of overtime, leave, and statutory deductions.

The role requires a Matric, a Payroll Diploma, and at least 5 years’ experience handling payroll for large organisations. You will process timesheets, deductions, reports, and respond to staff queries with a strong focus on accuracy and compliance.

Qualifications

• 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
• Good telephone etiquette
• Working knowledge of Time & Attendance software
• Experience of working in a service orientated division and environment
• Accsys Peopleware experience advantageous

Responsibilities

• To accurately and timeously process and check the SA Metal payroll of ±500 employees
• 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
• Answering staff queries
• Liaise with Human Capital regarding remuneration matters

Skills

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Education

Matric or equivalent

Payroll Diploma or qualification

Tools

Time & Attendance software

Accsys Peopleware

Microsoft Office

Job description

SA Metal in Cape Town is seeking a Senior Payroll Administrator to manage the payroll for about 500 employees and ensure accurate, timely processing of overtime, leave, and statutory deductions.

The role requires a Matric, a Payroll Diploma, and at least 5 years’ experience handling payroll for large organisations. You will process timesheets, deductions, reports, and respond to staff queries with a strong focus on accuracy and compliance.