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Payroll Consultant

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd

Job Location:

Johannesburg - South Africa

Monthly Salary: ZAR 35000 - 35000

Experience Required: 5years

Posted: 13 August 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 10 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Red Ember Recruitment is assisting a client in the recruitment of a Payroll Consultant. The successful candidate will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll for multiple clients including time and attendance employee benefits and maintenance of employee records. The role includes advising clients on payroll best practices and legislative compliance.

Requirements

Setup monthly payroll schedules for clients
Receive and process payroll input accurately (minimum 1500 employees per payroll)
Process multiple payrolls and import financial information for tax year-end
Ensure client approval is received on time and maintain job card accuracy
Resolve client payroll queries and run payment files
Issue payslips and invoices on time
Ensure UIF EMP201 and EMP501 submissions are completed on time
Conduct tax year-end reconciliations and prepare third-party schedules if required
Generate WCA and EE reports and assist clients with COIDA submissions
Perform ad hoc reporting and consulting as needed
Provide guidance to Junior Payroll Consultants
Maintain administrative processes and integrate Sage with surrounding business systems
Log unresolved queries in CRM and escalate where necessary