Junior Payroll Administrator - ZR_2699_JOB

Recruiter:

Red Ember Recruitment

Job Ref:

644624000029871612

Date posted:

Monday, November 2, 2026

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

The Payroll Administrator will be responsible for supporting and administering payroll processes, ensuring accurate and timely payroll execution while maintaining employee records and payroll reporting. The successful candidate will have previous payroll administration experience and strong knowledge of payroll systems.

Payroll Administration:

Process payroll-related transactions and employee information.
Maintain accurate payroll records and employee data.
Assist with monthly payroll preparation and processing.
Ensure payroll information is captured accurately and timeously.
Handle payroll-related queries and provide support to employees and management.
Maintain confidentiality of payroll and employee information.

Reporting:

Compile and distribute payroll reports.
Extract, analyze and reconcile payroll data using Microsoft Excel.
Assist management with payroll reporting and data reconciliation.
Generate ad-hoc reports as required.

Compliance and Record Keeping:

Ensure payroll records are maintained accurately and up to date.
Assist with payroll compliance requirements and submissions.
Support payroll audits and reporting processes where required.

Requirements

Grade 12 / Matric.
Previous Payroll Administration experience.
Sage 300 People experience preferred.
VIP Premier experience will also be considered.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including:

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

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

Advantageous Skills and Experience:

Experience with UI19 submissions.
Payroll reporting experience.
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_2699_JOB

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