Payroll Administrator

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFR007978/JLo

Date posted:

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

400000 Annually

SUMMARY:
Are you a detail-driven payroll expert ready to take the lead in ensuring accuracy, compliance, and excellence across a high-volume payroll environment?

POSITION INFO:
Company and Job Description:
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Payroll Administrator to join a dynamic Shared Services team based in Springs. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the accurate, efficient, and compliant processing of payroll, ensuring employees are paid correctly, on time, and in line with company policies and SARS legislation.

Key Responsibilities:

Administer and process large-volume payrolls efficiently and accurately.
Validate, check, and reconcile all payroll and leave inputs prior to finalisation.
Oversee payroll controls, variance checks, and interim payments.
Provide guidance to Payroll Clerks and business units on new payroll processes and forms.
Manage and validate terminations, resignations, and final pay-outs.
Handle and resolve second-line payroll enquiries within SLA timeframes.
Maintain payroll filing systems and manage payslip distribution.
Perform month-end reconciliations and compile detailed payroll reports for business units.
Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements including PAYE, UIF, SDL, and BCEA.
Recommend and test process improvements and system updates in collaboration with ICT.
Participate in payroll-related projects and initiatives.
Deliver exceptional internal customer service and maintain strong working relationships.

Job Experience and Skills Required:
Matric Certificate with Maths and Accounting (Maths Literacy not sufficient).
At least 8 years’ experience in Payroll Administration.
Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
Experience managing payrolls with 1,500+ employees.
Experience with JDE and Educos Payroll Systems.

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