12-month Payroll Administrator Temp

SUMMARY:
Our client is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to join their team for a 12-month temporary assignment based in Boksburg. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with the monthly payroll function across all South African business areas, ensuring accurate payroll processing, compliance with legislation, and the timeous delivery of payroll reports.

POSITION INFO:
Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage and assist with the monthly payroll function for all business areas within South Africa.
• Collate payroll information, produce reports, and review monthly payroll data.
• Prepare and oversee monthly salary payments and third-party bank payments.
• Administer and maintain leave records and leave administration.
• Respond to payroll-related queries and ensure ongoing payroll compliance.
• Ensure accurate and timeous delivery of ad-hoc, monthly, and annual payroll reports.
• Maintain accurate employee payroll records and documentation.
• Assist with internal and external audit requirements.
• Maintain knowledge of relevant payroll legislation and regulations.
• Ensure payroll activities are carried out in line with established policies and procedures.
• Capture new employees on the payroll system and process employee information changes.
• Perform manual calculations for ad-hoc payroll payments where required.
• Conduct telephonic confirmations of employment.
• Assist with medical aid and pension fund administration.
• Liaise with third-party payroll and benefit service providers.
• Ensure accuracy of payroll system calculations.
• Assist with UIF administration and other payroll-related tasks.
• Support the continuous improvement of payroll processes and systems.

• Relevant qualification in Payroll, Finance, Accounting, or Human Resources.
• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in a payroll administration role.
• Experience processing monthly payroll for multiple employees.
• Solid understanding of South African payroll legislation, including PAYE, UIF, SDL, and BCEA regulations.
• Experience working with payroll systems and HR/payroll software.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and ability to generate payroll reports.
• Experience with medical aid, pension fund, and third-party benefit administration.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent administrative, organisational, and time management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict payroll deadlines.
• Strong communication skills to deal with payroll queries from employees and management.
• Must be available to start on 1 April for a 12-month temporary assignment.