Payroll Clerk at Kalagadi Manganese

About the position

Introduction

Kalagadi Manganese Mine is situated in the town of Hotazel 70km from Kuruman, Northern Province.

The closing date for applications will be Monday, 15 July 2024.

Description
PURPOSE AND ROLE IN THE BUSINESS:
A Payroll Clerk is a professional who is responsible for processing employees’ pay checks by collecting their data and timesheets. Their duties include verifying work hours, issuing deductions from wages or other earnings statements to workers, and updating records regularly to keep things running smoothly within the company. Reporting to the Payroll Supervisor.

• KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 
• Collect and verify timekeeping information for all employees.
• Calculate pay according to hours worked incorporating leaves and overtime.
• Calculate bonuses and commissions when appropriate.
• Manage and calculate taxes (PAYE) and deductions.
• Initiate periodical payments timely either by preparing and administering checks or making direct deposits through a bank payment system.
• Update paper and electronic payroll records by entering adjustments on pay rates, employee status changes etc.
• Deal with payroll related complaints and queries from employees.
• Investigate and resolve any discrepancies in payroll.
• Prepare and submit reports with payroll information to supervisor.

Minimum Requirements
Qualifications and Experience:

• Matric (Grade 12) required.
• High Certificate in Human Resources Management or diploma in accounting or related field.
• A minimum 5 to 10 years’ relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:

• Previous experience in a payroll department and time and attendance.
• Knowledge of payroll software is beneficial (SAGE) advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good math and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Team player.
• Good client service skills.
• Ability to multitask in a stressful environment with specific deadlines.
• Confidentiality and respect for the privacy of employee records.

Desired Skills:

• Payroll
• Time and Attendance
• SAGE
• Wages