Wage Clerk/Reception

University of Fort Hare; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Wage Clerk for a permanent role. Responsibilities include processing weekly payroll for staff, managing employee documentation, and performing basic reception duties. The ideal candidate has 3+ years’ payroll experience, proficiency in SAGE Payroll, and strong attention to detail. This position offers a competitive salary of R 15,000.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in wage payroll or payroll administration.
• Experience with time & attendance / clock-in systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll for approximately 100 wage staff.
• Manage weekly payroll for ~10 casual workers.
• Ensure accurate upkeep of wage and payroll reporting files.
• Handle basic reception duties including telephone and message management.

Skills

Experience in wage payroll

Proficiency in MS Office

Strong numeracy skills

Excellent attention to detail

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Formal tertiary qualification (advantage)

Tools

SAGE Payroll

Jarrison

Job description

South Africa - Western Cape , Cape Town - South (Rondebosch - Westlake)

R 15000

Our client, based in the Kommetjie, Cape Town, is seeking an experienced Wage Clerk to join their team in a permanent capacity.
This is a key administrative role responsible for weekly wage payroll, basic front-office duties, and essential HR-related administration within a busy operational environment.

Location:

Kommetjie, Cape Town

Requirements:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in wage payroll or payroll administration
• Previous SAGE Payroll experience (essential)
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
• Experience with time & attendance / clock-in systems (Jarrison advantageous)
• Strong numeracy and literacy skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• A formal tertiary qualification will be an added advantage

Key Responsibilities:

• Process weekly payroll for approximately 100 wage staff
• Manage weekly payroll for ±10 casual workers
• Maintain and update employee personnel files
• Ensure accurate upkeep of wage and payroll reporting files
• Submit monthly UIF declarations
• Track leave balances for wage staff
• Prepare daily attendance and absenteeism reports for management
• Compile year-end leave reports
• Reconcile monthly deductions such as savings and staff loans with Accounts
• Enrol new wage employees and ensure all documentation is complete
• Handle basic reception duties including telephone and message management
• Monitor stationery levels and place orders as needed
• Administer PPE stock, issuing, and corresponding record keeping
• Liaise with payroll, time & attendance, and HR when required
• Perform related payroll and administrative ad hoc duties as needed

How to Apply:

• Visit our jobseeker’s page: https://measuredability.com/jobs/
• Search for Wage Clerk/Reception
• Click Apply to submit your CV