Wages Clerk

Astral Foods Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company based in Johannesburg is seeking a candidate for the role of Payroll Administrator. The successful candidate will be responsible for compiling payroll, ensuring accurate payments, and assisting HR functions. Requirements include a matric qualification, experience in payroll, and strong communication skills. Ideal applicants should be self-motivated and able to work independently under pressure.

Qualifications

• Experience in a wages/payroll department is essential.
• Must be able to work independently and cope well under pressure.
• Self-motivated with the ability to meet strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Compiling of the monthly and weekly wages’ payrolls.
• Payment of 3rd Parties and Garnishees.
• Administering the timely and accurate submission of all required returns.

Skills

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Excellent administration skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Matric or relevant qualification

Tools

Integrity Payroll system

FIHRST Connect System

Job description

The Ideal Candidate Would Be Responsible For

• Compiling of the monthly and weekly wages’ payrolls.
• Payment of 3rd Parties and Garnishees.
• Accuracy in the administering of the wages function and attending to all queries in a professional manner.
• Administering the timely and accurate submission of all required returns in relation to the wage function.
• Attend to the timely and accurate payment of all wages staff and making the appropriate statutory deductions and engagements in order to maintain and update payroll records.
• Responsibility to assist the Human Resources Department in any and all functions.
• Ensure all filing with regards to employee’s personnel files are up to date.
• Any other duties and tasks as assigned by management from time to time.
• Maintaining and implementing 20keys.
• General wages administration.

The Successful Candidate Must Meet The Following Requirements

• Matric or relevant qualification.
• Must be computer literate and have excellent communication skills.
• Excellent administration skills and problem solving skills.
• Knowledge of the Integrity Payroll system and the FIHRST Connect System would be an added advantage.
• Experience in a wages/payroll department is essential.
• Must be able to work independently and cope well under pressure.
• It is essential that the successful candidate be self-motivated with the ability to meet strict deadlines.