Wages & Payroll Administrator - VIP Expert for 800+ Staff

Boardroom Appointments; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments is seeking a Wages Administrator in Johannesburg to accurately process weekly wages for about 800 employees and assist with the monthly salaried payroll. The role requires VIP Payroll experience and familiarity with Bargaining Council (Road Freight) regulations.

You will manage leave allocations, maintain payroll records, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with HR and finance to maintain payroll accuracy, timeliness, and data integrity.

Qualifications

• Matric Certificate is essential.
• Payroll or HR-related qualification is advantageous.
• 3–5 years experience in payroll administration, specifically wages processing.
• Experience working with VIP Payroll is essential.
• Exposure to Bargaining Council (Road Freight) regulations is highly advantageous.
• Strong numerical and data entry skills with a high level of accuracy.
• In-depth knowledge of payroll procedures and tax regulations.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Capture and process weekly wages for ~800 employees accurately and on time.
• Assist in monthly salaried staff payroll processing.
• Maintain payroll records and resolve discrepancies.
• Process new hires, terminations and changes in employee details.
• Ensure compliance with Bargaining Council requirements.
• Submit reports and payments related to Bargaining Council.
• Stay updated on industry-specific regulations affecting payroll and wages.
• Maintain and update payroll systems (VIP Payroll).
• Continuously improve payroll processes for efficiency and accuracy.

Skills

Numerical skills

Data entry

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Matric Certificate

Payroll or HR-related qualification

Tools

VIP Payroll

Job description

Boardroom Appointments is seeking a Wages Administrator in Johannesburg to accurately process weekly wages for about 800 employees and assist with the monthly salaried payroll. The role requires VIP Payroll experience and familiarity with Bargaining Council (Road Freight) regulations.

You will manage leave allocations, maintain payroll records, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with HR and finance to maintain payroll accuracy, timeliness, and data integrity.