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Wage Administrator
Job Location:
Job Location:
Midrand - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Experience Required:
1-3years
Experience Required:
Posted:
21 October 2026 (8 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
18 January 2027
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Red Ember is seeking a Wage Administrator based in Midrand to join our clients team.
The Wage Administrator will be responsible for ensuring accuracy across all wage-related activities by performing the full administrative function of the wage payroll. This includes ensuring the accurate and timely payment of all staff in accordance with defined service level agreements as well as legislative and statutory requirements.
Capture and process new and existing appointments promotions demotions and terminations accurately and timeously.
Manage maintain and update payroll-related data.
Handle all employee payroll biographical and pay-related queries.
Ensure all Payroll and Time & Attendance tasks are completed within specified timeframes.
Prepare and submit payroll reports and payroll sheets to Finance and relevant departments on time.
Produce monthly wage cost reports for P&L forecasting and finance meetings.
Report wage discrepancies identified on dummy payslips to management.
Issue UI19 forms and certificates of service to terminated employees after final payment.
Submit Provident Fund withdrawal applications to NBC for terminated employees.
Conduct employment confirmations with external parties.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee files while ensuring confidentiality of payroll information.
Ensure payroll processing complies with company policies procedures and relevant legislation.
Provide financial interpretation relating to employee benefits leave time management and remuneration.
Assist and support management with payroll-related tasks reports and ad hoc queries.
Requirements
Matric (Senior Certificate)
Minimum 3 years Payroll administration level with practical Payroll MIS Knowledge within a customer-oriented service environment
Knowledge of CRS and D365 modules will be an advantage
MS Word MS Excel & MS Outlook (Advanced skill level)
Essential SAGE 300 people
Required Skills:
Sage 300 People Time & Attendance systems Knowledge of PaySpace and Microsoft D365 modules
Required Education:
Matric (Senior Certificate)Payroll Certificate or relevant payroll-related qualification
