Wage Clerk

Staff Unlimited Recruitment Pty Ltd T / A MPC Recruitment Group EC; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the FMCG sector is seeking a Wage Clerk to oversee payroll processes, ensuring compliance and accurate reporting. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience, strong numerical skills, and proficiency in payroll software. This permanent, on-site position offers an excellent opportunity for career growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in payroll (Premier) or similar.
• Familiarity with biometric payroll systems.
• Knowledge of payroll regulations and tax laws.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate payroll between HR, finance, and departments.
• Process payroll and maintain accurate records.
• Ensure compliance with payroll regulations.

Skills

Numerical aptitude

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Grade 12 (Matric)

Tools

Payroll software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Our client in the FMCG sector is seeking a Wage Clerk to join their team

Job type : Permanent, on-site

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the coordination efforts between payroll, human resources, finance and other departments
• Preparation / distribution of detailed reports, e.g. overtime, leave balances, head count, and various payroll reports
• Handle the administration of the timekeeping system.
• Setup each employee on the biometric programs and monitor submissions of approved timesheets and overtime and ensure valid data transfers to / from payroll service.
• Process payroll for employees accurately and on schedule (weekly / monthly).
• Collect and verify timekeeping information and resolve discrepancies
• Calculate wages, overtime, bonuses, and deductions
• Prepare and distribute payslips or direct EFT deposits.
• Ensure compliance with Statutory payroll submissions.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll matters
• Collaborate with HR departments to ensure accurate reporting
• Assist with audits and generate payroll reports as needed
• Updating and maintaining payroll records.
• Maintaining leave, sickness and overtime reports.
• Biometrics administration.
• Calculation and processing of termination payments.
• Processing increases and calculation of back pays.

Ad hoc Duties :

• HP Contracts & Debit Order capturing
• Creditors recons at month-end
• Follow-up queries with regards to updating Vendor profiles
• Admin purchase orders
• General Finance filing duties

Minimum Requirements :

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• 3-5 years’ Experience in payroll (Premier) or similar.
• Familiarity with Biometric payroll systems (e.g. Vision Enterprise)
• Any Finance or Accounting roles is advantageous
• Knowledge of payroll regulations and tax laws
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity
• Proficiency in payroll software and Microsoft Office, especially Excel

Skills

• Strong numerical aptitude and attention to detail
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Should meet the above criteria, we invite you to apply directly to the advertisement. Should you not hear back from us within 2 weeks of application, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful