Payroll Administrator

Recruiter:

Watershed Consulting

Job Ref:

GPR

Date posted:

Monday, May 18, 2026

Location:

Germiston , South Africa

Salary:

R25000 p/m

SUMMARY:
This role requires an individual who can take full ownership of the payroll cycle while providing high-level administrative support to the HR department. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and possesses a deep understanding of South African statutory compliance.

POSITION INFO:

Payroll Administrator

Location: Germiston, Gauteng

Salary: R25,000 CTC per month

Role Summary

Our client, a leader in the commercial engineering sector, is seeking a meticulous and professional Payroll Administrator to join their Germiston-based team. This role requires an individual who can take full ownership of the payroll cycle while providing high-level administrative support to the HR department. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and possesses a deep understanding of South African statutory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Full Function Payroll

End-to-End Processing: Manage the complete weekly and monthly payroll cycle for all staff.
Data Integrity: Capture and verify new engagements, terminations, leave, overtime, and varied deductions.
Statutory Compliance: Ensure all submissions (PAYE, UIF, SDL) are accurate and on time.
SARS Submissions: Expert handling of EMP201 and EMP501 submissions via eFiling.
Financial Reconciliation: Reconcile payroll reports against General Ledger accounts to ensure zero variance.
Reporting: Generate payslips and detailed payroll reports for management review.

Human Resources Administration

Employee Lifecycle: Facilitate seamless onboarding/offboarding and draft all employment contracts.
Recruitment Support: Manage job postings, CV screening, and interview scheduling.
Compliance: Ensure all HR activities align with the BCEA, LRA, and internal company policies.

Minimum Requirements

Education: Matric (Grade 12) is essential. A tertiary qualification in Payroll, HR, or Finance is highly advantageous.
Experience: 3–5 years of solid experience in a Full Function Payroll role.
Software: PaySpace experience is a significant advantage. Proficiency in MS Excel and SARS eFiling is required.
Legislation: Strong working knowledge of South African labour laws and statutory requirements.

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