Temporary Payroll Support Officer

• Assist with the parallel payroll run from CRS to Sage 300 People.
  
• Capture, import, and validate payroll data in Sage 300.
  
• Perform payroll balancing and reconciliation between CRS and Sage 300 outputs.
  
• Investigate and resolve payroll variances and discrepancies.
  
• Validate payroll reports, journals, and system outputs prior to finalisation.
  
• Assist with payroll journal preparation and verification.
  
• Support the payroll team in ensuring accuracy and timeliness during the transition.
  
• Document issues identified during the parallel run and assist with corrective actions.
  
• Provide clerical and administrative payroll support as required.
  
• Collaborate closely with payroll, HR, and system stakeholders to ensure a smooth transition.
  

Requirements

• Matric / Grade 12.
  
• 2–5 years experience in payroll administration or payroll system support.
  
• Proven experience with CRS Payroll and Sage 300 People.
  
• Strong understanding of payroll processes, statutory requirements, and parallel payroll runs.
  
• Ability to perform balancing, reconciliation, and variance analysis accurately.
  
• Advanced MS Excel skills and high attention to detail.
  
• Able to work independently and meet deadlines.