Payroll & Tax Administrator

Recruiter:

Immploy

Job Ref:

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Date posted:

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

Dependant on experience

SUMMARY:
Payroll & Tax Administrator - Rosenpark, Bellville

POSITION INFO:

Job Title: Payroll & Tax Administrator (SARS Compliance, Payroll Administration & Contractor Tax Support)

Location: Rosenpark, Bellville

Employment Type: Permanent / Fixed-Term Contract

We are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Payroll & Tax Administrator with strong practical SARS administration experience to join our team.

Core Requirements

The successful candidate must have:

Formal bookkeeping/accounting/payroll training, AND
Practical SARS administration experience.

Key Duties & Technical Experience

Must have experience with:

SARS eFiling
EMP201 submissions
EMP501 reconciliations
IRP5/IT3(a) administration
VAT submissions (if applicable)
UIF and PAYE administration
Tax directives (where applicable)
Independent Contractor tax handling
Correspondence and dispute handling with SARS
Letter drafting and responding to SARS queries
Compliance document management

Qualifications & Professional Certifications

Certificate/Diploma in:

Payroll Administration
Bookkeeping
Accounting
Tax Administration

AND/OR

Recognised payroll certifications such as:

Sage VIP Payroll
Payroll Education (SAPA)
ICB Bookkeeping
SAIBA-related qualifications
Registration with the South African Institute of Taxation (SAIT) would be advantageous

Required Industry Experience

Minimum 3–5 years practical payroll/tax administration experience
Proven experience dealing directly with SARS
Solid practical tax and business-related accounting experience, including understanding of broader business tax compliance and reporting requirements

Additional Competencies & Compliance Requirements

The successful individual should also:

Understand POPIA/confidentiality obligations
Be able to work accurately under deadlines
Have strong administrative and communication skills
Maintain professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality at all times

The role requires a detail-oriented individual with strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently while maintaining compliance standards.

Applications will only be considered from candidates who meet the above minimum requirements.

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