Wage Clerk / Reception

Greys; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180 000 - 240 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency based in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Wage Clerk for a permanent role. This position involves managing weekly payroll, overseeing various administrative tasks, and providing essential HR support in a busy environment. Strong experience in payroll administration, especially with SAGE Payroll, is crucial. Candidates should possess excellent attention to detail and relevant experience in wage and payroll processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in wage payroll or payroll administration.
• Strong proficiency in SAGE Payroll is essential.
• Experience with time & attendance systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll for wage staff.
• Manage payroll for casual workers.
• Maintain employee personnel files.
• Reconcile monthly deductions with Accounts.

Skills

Wage payroll experience

SAGE Payroll

MS Office proficiency

Numeracy skills

Attention to detail

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Formal tertiary qualification

Tools

SAGE Payroll

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)

Job description

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
• Formal tertiary qualification will be an added advantage

Key Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll for approximately 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 declarationsTrack 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

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