Bookkeeper / Payroll Administrator – Kenilworth, Cape Town – Salary R10,000 – R13,000 per month.

Recruiter:

The Legends Agency

Job Ref:

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Date posted:

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

market related

SUMMARY:
This role exists to ensure continuity of service across the payroll portfolio due to extended medical leave within the department.

POSITION INFO:

Bookkeeper / Payroll Administrator – Kenilworth, Cape Town – Salary R10,000 – R13,000 per month.

Manage payroll and bookkeeping services for a broad SME client base in an urgent capacity. Accounting and Advisory industry, 8am - 5pm,

About Our Client

The company is an accounting and advisory practice that provides outsourced bookkeeping, payroll, and compliance services to a broad SME client base. They deliver financial support and maintain client relationships through trust and reliability.

The Role: Bookkeeper / Payroll Administrator

This role exists to ensure continuity of service across the payroll portfolio due to extended medical leave within the department. The main focus is managing payroll administration for approximately 65 external clients while providing general bookkeeping support to the accounting team.

Key Responsibilities

Process and manage payroll for 2+ years for approximately 65 external clients.
Handle salary payments and reconcile payroll accounts.
Prepare and submit PAYE, UIF, and statutory returns.
Provide monthly payroll reporting to clients.
Perform general bookkeeping support.
Maintain accurate payroll and employee records.
Liaise with clients regarding payroll queries.
Assist with SARS compliance matters.

About You

2+ years of payroll administration experience.
Certificate or Diploma in Bookkeeping, Payroll, or Accounting.
Experience processing multiple payrolls, preferably within a practice environment.
Strong knowledge of PAYE and statutory submissions.
Experience with payroll software such as Sage Payroll, SimplePay, or VIP.
High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
Immediate availability is preferred.

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