Senior Sage 300 Payroll Lead: Compliance & Benefits

Communicate Recruitment; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 540,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Communicate Recruitment is seeking a Senior Payroll Administrator for a Gauteng-based role focusing on accuracy, compliance and employee experience. The successful candidate will manage end-to-end payroll using Sage 300 People, handle statutory reporting, benefits administration, onboarding/offboarding, month-end processes and payroll controls to support staff and management.

You will ensure PAYE, UIF, SDL, COIDA submissions and audit readiness while maintaining accurate records and delivering

Qualifications

• Must have a Diploma or Degree in Payroll, Accounting or equivalent.
• SAGE 300 People experience is non-negotiable.
• Solid understanding of South African payroll legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll using Sage 300 People with accuracy and timeliness.
• Ensure statutory compliance and prepare submissions for PAYE, UIF, SDL, COIDA, EMP201 and EMP501.
• Administer employee benefits and oversee onboarding/offboarding and final pay calculations.
• Perform payroll reconciliations, prepare reports, and support audits.
• Liaise with employees and stakeholders to resolve payroll queries.

Education

Diploma OR Degree in Payroll, Accounting or equivalent

Job description

Communicate Recruitment is seeking a Senior Payroll Administrator for a Gauteng-based role focusing on accuracy, compliance and employee experience. The successful candidate will manage end-to-end payroll using Sage 300 People, handle statutory reporting, benefits administration, onboarding/offboarding, month-end processes and payroll controls to support staff and management.

You will ensure PAYE, UIF, SDL, COIDA submissions and audit readiness while maintaining accurate records and delivering