An established organisation requires a Payroll Administrator to drive the accuracy and integrity of a complex payroll function serving 800 employees. Positioned within a high -output HR department, this full -time, office -based role supports the Payroll Manager and is essential for managing the end -to -end processing of multiple payroll entities, with a specific focus on shift -worker dynamics and meticulous manual timesheet reconciliation. The successful candidate will take ownership of vital statutory compliance and benefit administration, ensuring seamless service delivery across the organisation's workforce. Permanent.
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Key Responsibilities
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Payroll Processing & Administration<\/span><\/b>: Support the Payroll Officer in executing end -to -end payroll cycles for 800 employees across various entities<\/span><\/span>.<\/span>
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Data Validation<\/span><\/b>: Load and reconcile all payroll inputs including earnings, deductions, allowances, and ad -hoc payments, ensuring every batch has complete supporting documentation<\/span><\/span>.<\/span>
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Shift & Time Management<\/span><\/b>: Capture and validate complex payroll data from manual timesheets, including shift rosters, overtime, night shifts, and public holiday premiums<\/span><\/span>.<\/span>
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Statutory Compliance<\/span><\/b>: Ensure all processing aligns with South African legislation regarding PAYE, UIF, and SDL, while correctly applying tax directives and internal policies<\/span><\/span>.<\/span>
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Benefits Administration<\/span><\/b>: Manage membership updates and deductions for medical aid and retirement funds, including the end -to -end management of provident fund claims<\/span><\/span>.<\/span>
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Stakeholder Liaison<\/span><\/b>: Act as the primary point of contact for staff queries regarding payslips, leave, and benefits, resolving issues with high levels of discretion and professionalism<\/span><\/span>.<\/span>
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Audit & Control<\/span><\/b>: Maintain a rigorous audit trail for all changes and assist with internal or external audit requests by preparing necessary schedules and documentation<\/span><\/span>.<\/span>
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Requirements<\/h3>
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Education<\/b>: Matric (Grade 12) is essential.
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Professional Experience<\/b>: A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a payroll administration role within a medium -to -large organisation.
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Technical Expertise<\/b>: Proven experience in shift -worker environments and the manual capturing of high -volume timesheets.
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Systems Proficiency<\/b>: Direct, hands -on experience using Sage 300 People<\/b> for payroll processing.
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Legislative Knowledge<\/b>: Solid understanding of South African payroll laws and statutory deduction frameworks.
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Benefits Administration<\/b>: Practical experience in managing medical aid and retirement fund administration and claims.
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Preferred Qualifications
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Certification<\/b>: A formal payroll qualification is highly advantageous.
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Advanced Analytics<\/b>: Strong Excel skills, specifically the ability to use VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables for complex reconciliations.
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Multi -Entity Exposure<\/b>: Experience managing payroll across various cost centres and separate legal entities.
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Required Software Skills
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Sage 300 People
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Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
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SARS e -Filing / e@syFile
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