Job Description
Position Overview:
We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to join our team for a maternity cover. The ideal candidate will ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll while coordinating closely with operational teams to resolve discrepancies and maintain up-to-date records.
The position is a 6 month maternity cover position with potential of becoming permanent!
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and process weekly/monthly payroll accurately and on time
- Ensure correct calculations of salaries wages deductions and overtime
- Uploading of payments to banking platform
- Getting approval and payment
- Review staff rosters for accuracy and alignment with payroll
- Liaise with the operational team to query and resolve discrepancies in timesheets and schedules
- Import payroll data into the payroll system (e.g. Sage)
- Maintain employee payroll records and update changes promptly
- Submit statutory returns (PAYE UIF SDL)
- Prepare and submit EMP201s and assist with EMP501 reconciliations and IRP5 submissions
- Ensure compliance with SARS and Department of Labour regulations
- Generate payslips and distribute securely
- Handle employee payroll queries with professionalism and confidentiality
- Assist in audits and reporting as required
Requirements:
- Proven experience in payroll administration
- Strong knowledge of South African tax and labour laws
- Proficiency in payroll software and Excel
- Excellent attention to detail and time management
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills