
Payroll Administrator
- East Rand, Gauteng Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Process monthly payroll for salaried and hourly employees across multiple jurisdictions.
- Maintain employee records and payroll data integrity.
- Process new hires, terminations, and changes in employee status.
- Ensure compliance with tax laws and statutory requirements (PAYE, UIF, SDL, etc.).
- Reconcile payroll reports and general ledger accounts.
- Generate payroll reports for management and auditors.
- Submit EMP201, EMP501, and IRP5 reconciliations.
- Ensure compliance with SARS and Department of Labour regulations.
- Use Excel for payroll analysis, pivot tables, and dashboards.
- Utilize SharePoint for document management and workflow automation.
- Collaborate via Teams and Outlook for communication and scheduling.
- Use internal systems (S@S) for automation and reporting.
- Prepare for internal and external audits.
- Maintain confidentiality and security of payroll data.
- Implement and monitor internal controls.
- Liaise with HR, Finance, and external service providers.
- Address employee payroll queries promptly and professionally.
- Proficient in Sage 300 People or Payroll
- Advanced Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables)
- Familiar with SharePoint, Teams
- South African tax and labour legislation
- SADC countries tax and labour legislation
- Payroll best practices and audit requirements
- Attention to detail
- Confidentiality and integrity
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities