Payroll Administrator

Responsibilities

• Ensure timeous and accurate end -to -end processing of payroll for ±350 employees.
  
• Maintain payroll and leave administration systems.
  
• Administer and maintain leave, including maternity leave and UIF forms.
  
• Accurately process new employees, transfers, promotions, terminations, and other payroll -related transactions.
  
• Calculate and process monthly earnings, deductions, and commissions.
  
• Administer employee benefits in line with company remuneration policies.
  
• Input and maintain payroll data (e.g., cost centers, EE, ETI).
  
• Liaise with staff and management on payroll and employee benefit queries.
  
• Advise staff on company policies and procedures where appropriate.
  
• Manage month -end and year -end statutory payroll requirements.
  
• Perform mandatory monthly payroll reconciliation, prepare journals, and facilitate 3rd party payments.
  
• Assist Finance with reconciliation of payroll -related General Ledger accounts.
  
• Prepare payroll audit reports and submissions.
  
• Submit monthly EMP201, annual Return of Earnings, and bi -annual EMP501 online via SARS e -filing.
  
• Apply for new entity PAYE and COIDA numbers.
  
• Prepare reports for BEE, Employment Equity, and STATS SA submissions.
  
• Manage weekly, fortnightly, and monthly payrolls.
  
• Liaise with SARS and other 3rd parties regarding payroll tax matters.
  
• Close off payroll periods and initiate new payroll periods.
  
• Escalate client/work issues to Supervisor/Manager as needed.
  
• Assist with payroll -related projects as required.
  

Requirements

• Matric qualification required; Diploma or tertiary qualification essential.
  
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in payroll systems.
  
• Strong understanding of BCEA and payroll -related legislation.
  
• Experience with BIBC monthly online submissions, Sanlam Retirement Fund submissions, and clocking systems beneficial.
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Afrikaans and English.
  
  

Skills/Competencies

• Proficient in Sage 300 People, MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook, Google (Gmail).
  
• Strong numerical, analytical, and data entry skills.
  
• Experience in payroll reconciliation processes.
  
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.
  
• Strong reporting skills and attention to detail.