Senior Sage 300 Payroll Officer – End-to-End (Pretoria)

MPOWER; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

MPOWER in Pretoria, Gauteng is seeking a skilled Payroll Officer to manage end-to-end payroll, ensure accurate statutory deductions, and administer employee benefits. The role supports HR activities including onboarding, contracts, records management, and leave administration in a high-volume setting.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in payroll, Sage 300 People certification, and strong Excel skills, with knowledge of SA labour legislation. Office-based with expected accuracy and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12) is required.
• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in HR, Payroll, Finance or related field.
• Minimum 5 years payroll administration experience in a medium to large organisation.
• Experience from input to finalisation of payroll.
• Sage 300 People certification or demonstrable advanced Sage payroll experience essential.
• Experience handling weekly and monthly payroll.
• Experience with time and attendance systems.
• Strong knowledge of BCEA, Labour Relations Act, UIF, PAYE, SDL, COIDA and related payroll legislation.
• Advanced Excel skills including formulas, lookups, reconciliations and reporting.
• Experience in construction/engineering/manufacturing or project-based environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Process the full payroll function accurately and within deadlines.
• Verify and capture inputs including overtime, leave, shift allowances, deductions, garnishees and benefits.
• Maintain and update the Sage payroll system and employee data.
• Conduct payroll audits and validations prior to finalisation.
• Generate payroll reports for management review.
• Process new engagements, terminations, transfers and salary amendments.
• Ensure accurate calculation of bonuses, incentives, leave encashments and final payments.
• Reconcile payroll control accounts and payroll-related transactions.
• Support Finance with payroll reconciliations and month-end reporting.
• Prepare monthly statutory submissions: PAYE, UIF and SDL.
• Assist with year-end payroll and IRP5 reconciliations.
• Liaise with auditors, Finance and management on payroll queries.
• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation and internal controls.

Skills

Advanced Sage Payroll

Payroll reconciliation

Excel proficiency

Confidential handling

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Independent worker

Education

Diploma/BA in HR

Matric

Tools

Sage 300 People

Job description

MPOWER in Pretoria, Gauteng is seeking a skilled Payroll Officer to manage end-to-end payroll, ensure accurate statutory deductions, and administer employee benefits. The role supports HR activities including onboarding, contracts, records management, and leave administration in a high-volume setting.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in payroll, Sage 300 People certification, and strong Excel skills, with knowledge of SA labour legislation. Office-based with expected accuracy and confidentiality.