Administrative Assistant (Payroll Support) - ZR_2613_JOB

Recruiter:

Red Ember Recruitment

Job Ref:

644624000028438008

Date posted:

Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Administrative Assistant to provide day-to-day administrative support to the Payroll department.

This role is currently administration-focused, with the opportunity to develop into a Payroll Administrator position in the future. Candidates with strong Excel skills and an interest in payroll administration will be highly regarded.

Administration:

Provide general administrative support.
Assist with the preparation and compilation of payroll reports.
Maintain and update electronic records and documentation.
Manage email correspondence and administrative tasks as required.
Assist with various internal administration projects and support functions.
Ensure accuracy and completeness of company data and records.

Reporting:

Compile, update and distribute reports as required.
Extract and analyse information using Microsoft Excel.
Assist management with report preparation and data reconciliation.
Generate ad hoc reports when requested.

Payroll Support:

Assist with payroll-related administrative duties.
Support the payroll function internally.
Provide administrative assistance relating to employee information and payroll records.
Opportunity to transition into a more dedicated payroll administration role over time.

Requirements

Grade 12 / Matric.
Previous administration experience.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including:

VLOOKUPs (advantage)
Pivot Tables
Formulas and data analysis
Macros (highly advantageous)

Strong numerical and analytical ability.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong organisational and time-management skills.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.

Advantageous Skills and Experience:

Sage 300 People experience.
Previous payroll administration exposure.
Experience with UI19 submissions and payroll reporting.
Retail industry experience.

Personal Attributes:

Professional and reliable.
Proactive and willing to learn.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Confidential and trustworthy.
Excellent communication skills.
Team player with a positive attitude.

Job ID: ZR_2613_JOB

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