Payroll Administrator

3 weeks ago


Johannesburg, South Africa Kwa-Nongoma Trading Pty Full time

Introduction We are a Private Company which own a number of established Spar / Superspar and Tops outlets in the Western Cape. We are expanding and have a need for enthusiastic people to support this growth, which includes an admin manager position based at our Head Office in Blackheath (Cape Town Metro). The successful candidate will have an opportunity to grow with and grow individually within the organisation. The main function of this position is to ensure the highest level of internal control and best use of systems to ensure the accurate and timely processing of payroll. Must be meticulous in attention to detail, have strong organisational skills and a thorough understanding of payroll procedures and regulations as well as a good understanding of clocking systems. He / she will report to the Senior Payroll Administrator and Human Resource Manager. Duties & Responsibilities Process Payroll: Manage and process payroll for employees. Compliance: Ensure compliance with laws regarding payroll and best practices. Record Keeping: Maintain and update payroll records and reports, including attendance, overtime, and payroll summaries. Audits and Recons: Conduct regular audits and recons to ensure accuracy of payroll data and resolve any discrepancies. Employee Inquiries: Address and resolve payroll-related inquiries and issues from employees in a timely manner as per procedure. System Management (Sage People): Manage and update payroll systems and software to ensure efficient processing. Benefits Administration: Coordinate payroll with benefits, ensuring correct deductions for medical aid, provident / pension fund, and other benefits. Reporting: Generate and distribute payroll reports to management as needed. Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy. Unions: Process and administer union payment. Leave Management: Ensure that leave is captured on HRPM clocking system daily and import to payroll. Clock system management: Clearing of exceptions to prepare for payroll import. New employees & Terminations: Ensure new employees are loaded onto payroll timeously and terminations are processed. Filing: Filing and archiving of files. UIF: UIF documents for respective UIF reason i.e., maternity, dismissal, etc. Ad hoc duties as received from Senior Payroll Administrator and Human Resource Manager. Desired Experience & Qualifications Payroll, HR qualification, or a related field is preferred. Proven experience as a Payroll Administrator or similar role. Thorough understanding of payroll principles, practices, and regulations. Must have at least 3 years payroll experience, preferably SAGE People. Sound knowledge of SA tax regulations. SARS interim and Tax year end submissions experience. Proficiency with payroll software (SAGE People) and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. High degree of accuracy and attention to detail. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities. Ability to handle sensitive information with the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality. Package & Remuneration Market Related Disclaimer #J-18808-Ljbffr



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