Payroll Administrator

MAIN JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for capturing salary data on Sage Premier VIP, such as new hires, terminations, and internal movements.
• Processing and calculation of overtime, perks tax for company vehicles, group life cover, maternity leave.
• Preparation of medical aid reconciliations, company car reconciliation.
• Processing of salary payments, 3rd party payments on Standard bank CATS.
• Bulk processing of bonus, annual salary increases schedules on payroll system.
• Liaising with 3rd parties with regards to medical aid, provident fund, and Garnishees updates.
• Attending to all queries related to employees received via the Payroll Helpdesk.
• Processing of Sales commission.
• Processing of monthly financial journals
• Preparing and payment for non-exec directors, Workmen’s compensation, and SARS.
• Preparing of STATS SA reports.

General Admin Duties

• Prepare Certificate of Service letters
• Prepare and submission of UIF declarations, SARS EMP 201 returns
• Updating the monthly Standard Bank Payment Schedule
• Assisting with payroll projects as and when required
• Assisting in providing data for Payroll audits (Internal and external)

Education:

• Matric
• Preferred: Diploma or certificate in payroll administration
• Excellent understanding and application of POPI, PAYE, SDL, UIF and BCEA

Experience:

• 3 - 5 years relevant technical experience
• Preferred: 5 years payroll / benefits admin experience, exposure to Sage Premier VIP Payroll and HR System
• Intermediate level of excel knowledge, advance level would be advantageous

Competencies:

• Strong numerical aptitude
• Attention to detail, logical, systematic
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work under strict deadlines and pressure
• Integrity and confidentiality

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