Junior Payroll Administrator

6 days ago


Cape Town, South Africa SA Metal Group (Pty) Ltd Full time

**JUNIOR PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR - CAPE TOWN**

The Salaries and wages department require a process-driven, attentive to detail and organized individual to join their team. This position requires an efficient individual who is able to work in a fast paced environment and is able to meet deadlines.

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**Duties & responsibilities include but are not limited to**:

- To accurately and timeously process the SA Metal payroll of 1250+ employees
- Accurately process timesheets ensuring deadlines are met
- Accurately calculate overtime and leave payments
- To ensure third party deductions are processed and payments are made by a specific date
- Process statutory deductions i.t.o. PAYE, UIF, WCA, etc.
- Maintain payroll records in terms of statutory requirements.
- Calculating allowances, shift payments and pay increase
- Answering staff queries about timesheets or pay slips
- Liaise with Human Capital on wage and HR concerns
- Proactive approach to payroll processing

**Qualifying Criteria**:

- Matric or equivalent
- Accsys PeopleWare experience advantageous
- Working knowledge of Time & Attendance software
- 2-3 years of experience processing payroll for a large organization
- Experience of working in a service orientated division and environment

**Qualifying Attributes**
- Good communication skills both written and verbal
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Prepared to work overtime when required
- Ability to multi-task and manage a demanding workload in a pressurised environment
- Ability to effectively communicate with people on all levels
- Be self-motivated and results driven
- Disciplined in following procedures when executing tasks
- Planning, decision making and analytical skills
- Be assertive and have a mature approach
- Be able to work both independently and in a team
- Good time management skills
- High work standards
- Be organised
- Logical and detail orientated methodologies
- Commitment to a strong business ethic and integrity

**Other Information**:
Job title: Payroll Assistant
Reporting to: Payroll Team Leader and Divisional Director - Human Capital
Job type: Permanent position
Standard hours: 08h00-17h00: Monday - Thursday
08h00-16h00: Friday
May be required to work overtime as per operational requirements
Salary We offer a highly competitive package depending on the extent of the applicant’s qualifications and experience.

Benefits include
- Provident fund
- Medical aid
- Life cover at 4x annual salary
- Funeral cover
- 15 x paid leave days per annum
- Long service leave after five years of employment



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