About the position
Job Title: Payroll Administrator
Location: Cape Town
Industry: Manufacturing
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: Market-Related
Reporting To: HR Manager / Finance Manager
Hire Resolve's Client are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to join our team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for accurately processing payroll, maintaining payroll records, and supporting the HR and finance departments with relevant payroll-related administrative tasks.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collect, verify, and capture employee attendance, overtime, and leave records.
- Process weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly payrolls accurately and on time.
- Ensure compliance with all statutory payroll deductions (e.g. PAYE, UIF, SDL, etc.).
- Maintain and update employee payroll information and files.
- Generate and distribute payslips.
- Assist with payroll queries from staff and management.
- Prepare reports for HR and finance, including payroll summaries, tax reports, and reconciliation data.
- Support year-end processes including IRP5 submissions.
- Coordinate with HR for new hires, terminations, and changes in employment terms.
- Keep up to date with payroll legislation and company policies.
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 12 / Matric certificate (required)
- Diploma or Certificate in Payroll Administration, Human Resources, Finance, or a related field (advantageous)
- No previous payroll experience required – training will be provided
- Familiarity with any payroll software (e.g. Sage, VIP, PaySpace, SimplePay, etc.) is advantageous but not mandatory
- Good computer skills (MS Excel, Word, Outlook)
Skills & Competencies:
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Good time management and organizational skills
- Confidentiality and discretion
- Strong numeracy and problem-solving abilities
- Clear written and verbal communication
- Willingness to learn and grow within the role
Working Environment:
- Office-based role within a manufacturing plant
- Close collaboration with HR, finance, and operations departments
- Fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.
- Salary: negotiable.
- Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
- You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: [URL Removed] or email us your CV: [Email Address Removed].com
- Alternatively, you can also contact me [Email Address Removed][Email Address Removed]
- When applying via email please use "Payroll Admin" as the subject line
We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.
Desired Skills:
- Payroll Admin - Manufacturing
- Payroll Admin - Manufacturing
- Payroll Admin - Manufacturing
