Payroll Administrator

Recruiter:

Red Ember Recruitment

Job Ref:

644624000029441004

Date posted:

Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Location:

Bellville, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Our client based in Bellville is looking for a Payroll Administrator to join their team.

This role is perfect for someone eager to grow their career in payroll administration within a fast-paced, people-focused environment.

Responsibilities:

Payroll Processing - Manage and process payroll for weekly and monthly employees.
Compliance - Ensure adherence to labour laws, payroll regulations, and best practices.
Record Keeping - Maintain accurate payroll records, attendance, and overtime reports.
Employee Support - Resolve payroll-related queries in a professional and timely manner.
Reporting - Generate payslips, compile payroll summaries, and distribute reports to departments.
Process Improvement - Identify and recommend ways to improve payroll efficiency and accuracy.
Leave Management - Ensure all leave requests are approved and captured correctly on the system.
Clock System - Manage clocking data and clear exceptions daily to prepare for payroll import.
Onboarding and Exits - Load new employees and process terminations timeously.
Filing and Documentation - Maintain organized records and employment contracts.
UIF Management - Handle UIF documentation for applicable cases (e.g., maternity, dismissal).
Ad hoc Support - Assist the HR and Payroll Manager and Senior Payroll Administrator as required.

Requirements

Matric essential; Payroll or HR qualification preferred.
Minimum 1 year of payroll experience (Sage 300 People experience advantageous).
Strong knowledge of South African tax regulations and payroll principles.
Experience with clocking systems such as Jarrison is beneficial.

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