Payroll Administrator (3-Month Contract)

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Job Ref:

PC001971/CN

Date posted:

Thursday, November 13, 2025

Location:

Bellville, South Africa

SUMMARY:
We are currently seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator for a 3-month contract opportunity with our client in the manufacturing industry. The ideal candidate will have 3â5 years of proven experience in payroll administration, proficiency in the PaySpace payroll system, and a strong understanding of time and attendance/clocking systems. This role requires the ability to manage payroll for large teams (100+ employees) while maintaining high levels of accuracy, attention to detail, and confidentiality. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

POSITION INFO:
A recent professional profile photo is to accompany your application
EMPLOYMENT TYPEÂ Â :Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Contract
SECTORÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â :Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Finance
BASIC SALARYÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â :Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â R15 000.00
START DATEÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â :Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â A.S.A.P / Immediate

REQUIREMENTS:

3â5 years of proven experience as a Payroll Administrator.
Proficiency in the PaySpace payroll system.
Experience working within the manufacturing industry.
Strong knowledge of time and attendance/clocking systems.
Ability to manage payroll for large teams (100+ employees).
High attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality.
Strong organizational and communication skills.

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DUTIES:

Process end-to-end payroll using PaySpace.
Manage payroll data for 100+ employees.
Administer and reconcile clocking/attendance systems.
Pull batches from the clock-in system and integrate them into PaySpace.
Ensure compliance with company policies, tax legislation, and statutory requirements.
Maintain accurate employee payroll records.
Assist with payroll-related queries from staff and management.
Support HR and finance teams with payroll reporting as required.

HOURS:

Monday to Thursday: 08:00 - 16:30
Friday: 08:00 â 13:00 with the potential to work from home

Should you meet all the requirements, apply on our website at

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