Payroll Administrator
$45,760,000–$52,000,000 year
On-siteJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Job Summary
Execute end-to-end payroll processing for 800 employees across multiple entities, focusing on shift-worker dynamics and manual timesheet reconciliation. Load and validate all payroll inputs including earnings, deductions, allowances, and ad-hoc payments while maintaining a rigorous audit trail for internal and external audits. Ensure full statutory compliance with South African legislation regarding PAYE, UIF, and SDL, and manage benefits administration for medical aid and retirement funds. Serve as the primary contact for staff queries regarding payslips, leave, and benefits, resolving issues with discretion. Requires Sage 300 People proficiency and advanced Excel skills. Permanent, office-based role within a high-output HR department.
Required Qualifications
- Matric (Grade 12)
- 5 years' experience in a payroll administration role within a medium-to-large organisation
- Proven experience in shift-worker environments and the manual capturing of high-volume timesheets
- Direct, hands-on experience using Sage 300 People for payroll processing
- Solid understanding of South African payroll laws and statutory deduction frameworks
- Practical experience in managing medical aid and retirement fund administration and claims
- Sage 300 People
- Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
- SARS e-Filing / e@syFile
Desired Qualifications
- A formal payroll qualification
- Strong Excel skills, specifically the ability to use VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables for complex reconciliations
- Experience managing payroll across various cost centres and separate legal entities
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