Senior Specialist Payroll

6 months ago


Durban, South Africa Durban University of Technology Full time

**APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FROM INTERESTED PERSON(S) FOR THE UNDER MENTIONED POST. THE ADVERT IS OPEN TO EXTERNAL CANDIDATES THROUGH THE DUT WEBSITE AND LINKEDIN**

**Human Capital Services: Remunerations and Benefits**

**Post: Payroll Officer (Ref: HR31)**

**SUMMARY**:
The purpose of the job is to provide payroll services to the Institution and take accountability for correct, timeous, and legally compliant capturing and maintenance of payroll.

**KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES**
- ** **Manage payroll office and ensure that the required payroll processes occur as per agreed SLA’s.
- Implements and maintains systems and procedures to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions.
- Ensure that employees are provided with timeous accurate, salary payments compliant with all applicable legislative requirements.
- Manage and perform monthly payroll run processes.
- Manage annual payroll processes e.g. Salary Increases, Bonus Payments, Reconciliations EMP501, IRP5 certificates etc.
- Liaise with Finance Business Unit on all payroll processes.
- Manage all transactions within payroll.
- Create and maintain a climate conducive for team performance to enable the team to deliver on set targets, service level agreements.
- Monitor and measure the department’s performance in accordance with the metrics agreed upon in the performance agreements and corporate balance score card.
- Initiate pro-active and corrective actions as required to ensure service delivery.
- Manage the department in accordance with policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
- Review and analyze current payroll, benefits and tax procedures in order to recommend changes to Company policies resulting in best practices.
- Oversee payroll audit process and reporting aspects of internal and external audits; identifies and resolves discrepancies.
- Ensure that all monthly, quarterly and annual payroll tax filings are met; ensure all local statutory payroll and fringe benefit reporting requirements are met.
- Complete management actions within the required time frames.
- Coach reportees by compiling and providing clear feedback on work performance and providing constructive suggestions to improve performance.
- Run simulation payroll to confirm everything is in order and make necessary amendments.
- Run simulation of General Ledger to confirm against payroll and make necessary amendments.
- Ensure the Payroll system is in compliance with legislation, for example: updated UIF changes are affected, tax is deducted according to new tax tables, pension and medical aid are deducted correctly.
- Prepare and manage budget related to payroll programs.

**QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS**:

- NQF Level 7 qualification in Industrial Psychology, Human Resources Management, or related field PLUS Payroll Certification from a recognised higher education institution

**EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS**:
The applicant must have specific experience in the following areas:

- Minimum 7 to 8 years within an HR environment with a particular focus on payroll and HR administration.
- With supervisory experience.
- Knowledge and understanding of the systematically arranged collection of computer data, structured so that it can be automatically retrieved or manipulated.
- Demonstratable knowledge and experience in payroll administration and management.

**KEY COMPETENCIES AND KNOWLEDGE**:

- Strong planning, organising and delivering ability.
- Pro-active and innovative problem solver.
- Ability to liaise internally and externally on a professional manner.
- A high level of financial proficiency and discipline.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to prepare and evaluate conceptual information.
- Advanced knowledge of the interpretation of complex Payroll data.
- Advance knowledge of tax law and administration.
- A sound understanding of legislation and processes that govern Payroll.

**Kindly note**:
“While DUT strives for equal opportunities, preference will be in terms of the University’s equity policy”

“The University reserves the right not to appoint”



  • Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Tower Group Full time

    We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Payroll Specialist to join our team at Tower Group. As a key member of our payroll department, you will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll for all employees.Job Summary:The Senior Payroll Specialist will be responsible for all aspects of payroll administration,...

  • Payroll Specialist

    1 month ago


    Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Hollywoodbets Full time

    Payroll Specialist Job DescriptionAt Hollywoodbets, we are seeking a highly skilled Payroll Specialist to join our team. As a Payroll Specialist, you will be responsible for the administration of our payroll systems, ensuring strict confidentiality standards are maintained.Key Responsibilities:Timely and accurate delivery of payroll and related client...

  • Payroll Specialist

    1 month ago


    Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Hollywoodbets Full time

    Join the Hollywoodbets Team as a Payroll SpecialistWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Payroll Specialist to join our team in Umhlanga, Durban. As a key member of our Purple Team, you will be responsible for the administration of our payroll systems, ensuring strict confidentiality standards are maintained.Timely and accurate delivery of payroll...

  • Payroll Specialist

    2 months ago


    Durban, South Africa Remoteca Limited Full time

    **Job description** **Position**: Payroll Specialist **Role**: Contract **Opportunity**: Our client is looking for a contract Payroll specialist. **Key Responsibilities**: - Process bi-weekly/monthly payroll for employees. - **ADP** payroll software experience. - Ensure timely and accurate payroll, including salaries, overtime, bonuses, and...

  • Payroll Specialist

    2 months ago


    Durban, South Africa Remoteca Limited Full time

    **Job description** **Position**: Payroll Specialist **Role**: Full-Time **Opportunity**: **Job Summary** The Payroll Specialist will work alongside the HR/Payroll Manager on the organization’s payroll functions, ensuring that weekly payroll is processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with government regulations. This position also assists...


  • Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa beBee Professionals Full time

    Job Offer: Payroll Specialist for TelecommunicationsbeBee Professionals is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join our Telecommunications team in Durban. The successful candidate will be responsible for accurate and timely payroll processing for all employees in the Telecommunications division.Key Responsibilities:Process payroll for all employees in the...

  • Payroll Specialist

    6 months ago


    Durban, South Africa Hirt & Carter Full time

    **_PAYROLL SPECIALIST _** **_HIRT & CARTER _** **_DURBAN - ** **_CORE PURPOSE OF THE JOB: _** Ensure employees are paid accurately and on time. This will entail processing the relevant payrolls, including maintaining related records, filing tax reports, preparing accounting transactions and documents, as well as special reports for management. **_KEY...

  • Senior Payroll Manager

    6 months ago


    Durban, South Africa Tryon Consultancy Full time

    Durban based company seeks a Senior Payroll Manager with a minimum of 10years experience in payroll, managing a diverse team, IR and excellent knowledge in employees tax, WCA, UIF, SDL. Experience with General Ledger integrations and reporting Matric Relevant qualifications with payroll certificates HRIS experience - integration of payroll into an HRIS...


  • Durban, South Africa Labour Recruitment Specialist Full time

    We are urgently looking for an experienced payroll administrator to start immediately: - Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience. - Minimum of 3 years Sage People 300 experience. - Matriculated with - With Traceable references. - Have ability to work in a fast-paced environment. - Preferably a mature female. - Must have previously worked with Wages &...


  • Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa beBee Professionals Full time

    Company OverviewbeBee Professionals is a leading provider of telecommunications services in Durban, South Africa. Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional service to our clients, and we are seeking a highly skilled Payroll Specialist to join our team.Salary:R 250,000 - R 350,000 per annum, depending on experience.Job DescriptionThe successful...


  • Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Employ Africa Group Full time

    Employ Africa Group is seeking a highly skilled Payroll Manager to oversee the processing of multiple payrolls simultaneously. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in payroll operations, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role.Key qualifications include:Grade 12Relevant degree or diplomaAdditionally, the successful candidate...


  • Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa LabourNet Full time

    Job Title:Payroll Outsource SpecialistAbout the Role:We are seeking an experienced and skilled Payroll Outsource Specialist to join our team at LabourNet. This is a unique opportunity to work with clients, process payroll accurately, and provide exceptional customer service.Key Responsibilities:Client Retention:Maintain high client satisfaction by delivering...


  • Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa beBee Professionals Full time

    beBee Professionals is seeking a skilled Payroll Manager to oversee the payroll process, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant laws and regulations. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, and at least 5 years of experience in payroll management. Key responsibilities include managing payroll...


  • Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa beBee Professionals Full time

    Payroll Specialist for TelecommunicationsbeBee Professionals is looking for a skilled Payroll Specialist to join our Telecommunications team. The successful candidate will be responsible for processing payroll for all employees in the Telecommunications division.Key Responsibilities:Process payroll for all employees in the Telecommunications divisionEnsure...

  • Payroll Specialist

    7 days ago


    Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Huntswood Full time

    Job Title: Payroll SpecialistAbout the Role:We are seeking a skilled Payroll Specialist to join our team in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. As a Payroll Specialist, you will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, including data entry, reconciliation, and reporting.Key Responsibilities:Verify and process input documents to ensure accuracy...


  • Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa E2E Staffing (PTY) LTD Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our team at E2E Staffing (PTY) LTD.About the RoleThis is a key position responsible for managing all aspects of payroll, including importing and completing weekly wage runs, managing admin tasks related to payroll, ensuring employee deductions are correctly recorded, and processing...


  • Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Employ Africa Group Full time

    About the RoleEmploy Africa Group is seeking a highly skilled Senior Compensation Specialist to join their team in Durban. This is a critical role that requires expertise in payroll management, financial legislation, and organisational development principles.Job SummaryWe are looking for an experienced professional with advanced knowledge of remuneration and...


  • Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa beBee Professionals Full time

    Telecommunications Payroll SpecialistbeBee Professionals is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join our Telecommunications team. The successful candidate will be responsible for accurate and timely payroll processing for all employees in the Telecommunications division.Key Responsibilities:Process payroll for all employees in the Telecommunications...

  • Payroll Specialist

    1 month ago


    Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa E2E Staffing (PTY) LTD Full time

    Reporting to the Commercial Executive, the successful applicant will perform key payroll functions, ensuring timely and accurate completion of the weekly wage run, while maintaining all admin relevant to a weekly payroll. Key responsibilities include:Importing and completing the weekly wage run.Managing all payroll admin relevant to a weekly payroll.Ensuring...


  • Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa beBee Professionals Full time

    Job Title: Payroll Officer for Government OrganizationsJob Description:beBee Professionals is looking for a skilled Payroll Officer for Government Organizations to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll for government organizations, including the calculation of wages, deductions, and...