About the position
Job Title: Payroll Administrator (12-Month Contract)
?? Location: East Rand, Johannesburg
?? Contract Duration: 12 Months (Fixed-Term)
?? Monthly Salary: R15,000
?? Start Date: Immediately Available Candidates Only
About the Role
Our client, based in the East Rand, is urgently seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Payroll Administrator for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll using Sage 300 People and must have at least 2 years of hands-on payroll experience.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is immediately available and looking to contribute to a dynamic and fast-paced environment. You must reside in the East Rand and have a proven track record in payroll administration.
Key Responsibilities
- End-to-end payroll processing for monthly employees using Sage 300 People
- Capture, verify, and process employee information including new hires, terminations, leave, overtime, bonuses, and deductions
- Ensure accurate payroll calculations in accordance with company policies and relevant legislation (UIF, PAYE, SDL, etc.)
- Reconcile payroll prior to submission and generate reports for HR and Finance
- Manage and maintain payroll records, audit trails, and filing systems
- Liaise with HR and Finance departments to resolve payroll-related queries
- Administer and reconcile third-party payments (e.g., medical aid, provident fund, SARS)
- Ensure compliance with statutory and tax regulations, including EMP201 submissions
- Prepare IRP5s, UIF declarations, and reports for audit purposes
- Maintain high confidentiality and data integrity at all times
Minimum Requirements
- 2+ years' experience in payroll administration (hands-on, not assistant-level)
- Proficiency in Sage 300 People (non-negotiable)
- Strong understanding of South African payroll legislation and tax compliance
- Accuracy and attention to detail under pressure
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Strong MS Excel skills
- Must reside in the East Rand and be immediately available
- Matric certificate (Payroll or HR qualification is advantageous)
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Fixed-Term (12 months)
- Working Hours: Monday to Friday, Office-Based
- Monthly Salary: R15,000 (CTC, non-negotiable)
- Start Date: ASAP (Only candidates available to start immediately will be considered)
Desired Skills:
- payroll
- sage 300
- payroll administration
