About the position
A leading mining and engineering company is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to join their Head Office team in Bloemfontein. This role requires a detail-oriented professional capable of managing highly complex, multi-site payroll with custom pay rules, shift structures, and reconciliations. Hybrid working options available after 3 months.
This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll specialist looking to grow within a structured, compliance-driven environment.
Requirements: -
- National Senior Certificate (Matric)
- Valid Driver's Licence
- Relevant Tertiary Qualification (Diploma or Degree)
- 2–4 years' relevant payroll experience
- Proven experience on SAGE 300 People (HR, Payroll & ESS Software) – Non-negotiable
Key Responsibilities
- End-to-end payroll processing - capturing, validation, reconciliation, and query resolution
- Payroll analysis and validation - interpret payroll policies, employment conditions, and statutory requirements; investigate and resolve exceptions before finalization
- SAGE 300 People - utilize effectively for all payroll functions and ensure accurate transaction processing
- Compliance - UIF declarations, IRP5 support, EMP201 validation, IOD administration and case management
- Benefit administration - capturing, reconciliation, pay files to Finance, and third-party reconciliations via SAGE 300 and service providers
- Payroll queries - respond within turnaround times, resolve complex matters, and manage escalations
Desired Skills:
- C
- Microsoft Excel
- Time Management
- R
Desired Qualification Level:
Employer & Job Benefits:
- Provident Fund Contribution
