Payroll Administrator

About the position

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Payroll Administrator. The successful candidate will be responsible to capture all payroll information and control the benefits administration in accordance with set
deadlines and standards to ensure that employees are paid accurately and on time.



Duties include but are not limited to:

• Capturing and authorising related payroll data onto the system
• Updating and maintaining personal information of employees on the system e.g. banking, addresses, onboarding and termination
• Capturing medical aid and pension fund application and amendment forms
• Managing and processing all aspects of pension fund, death, retirement fund and disability claims
• Completing monthly payroll reconciliations – medical aid, pension and third-party payments
• Completing necessary SARS reports, annual TAX reconciliations, UIF – drawing reports from the system and importing to easy file EMP501 and submitting to SARS
• Statutory reporting as per government requirements i.e. EEA2 and EEA4, ROE
• Addressing any queries related to the Payroll and Benefits
• HR reporting i.e. HC, absenteeism, terminations
• Providing on-going HR Administrative support with regard to leave and other relevant HR

Job Requirements:

• 5 years payroll administration experience
• Diploma in Accounting or equivalent qualification
• Experience with Sage payroll system
• Matric
• Payroll and Accounting Principles
• HR Policies and Procedures
• Communication: Oral and Written Skills
• Customer Service Orientation

Desired Skills:

• Accurate documenting skills and attention to deta
• Problem analysis and ability to problem-solve.
• Accounting and finance skills