Payroll Administrator

About the position

Our client is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to take full ownership of payroll processing. This is a full-function payroll role suited to a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a structured, compliance-driven environment.

Location: Hout Bay
Office-based role

Key Responsibilities

• Full payroll processing for all related companies
  
  
• Accurate calculation and processing of salaries, wages, overtime, deductions, and statutory contributions
  
  
• Preparation and submission of all monthly and annual statutory returns, including PAYE, UIF, SDL, IRP5, and related submissions
  
  
• Generation of internal and external payroll reports
  
  
• Ensuring payroll compliance with relevant South African legislation
  
  
• Managing payroll-related queries and resolving discrepancies efficiently
  
  
• Maintaining payroll records and ensuring data integrity
  
  
• Monitoring and maintaining attendance records and payroll input systems (experience with Eco-Time advantageous)
  
  
• Assisting with Workmen’s Compensation claims where required
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• At least 5 years’ experience in full-function payroll administration
  
  
• Proven experience working on Sage VIP Payroll - We’re looking for someone who is payroll strong on VIP business.
  
  
• Strong working knowledge of statutory payroll submissions and compliance requirements
  
  
• Advanced Excel proficiency
  
  
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
  
  
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to work independently
  
  
• Able to commute daily to Hout Bay

Desired Skills:

• PAYE
• Payroll
• Payroll Administration
• Payroll Taxes
• Reconciliation
• Reconciliations
• Sage VIP