Payroll Administrator

SUMMARY:
A Payroll Administrator vacancy is available at our Client, Wits Health Consortium in Parktown, Johannesburg - Gauteng.

POSITION INFO:

Background

Wits Health Consortium (Pty) Limited ("WHC") is a wholly-owned Company of the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (South Africa) under its Faculty of Health Sciences. WHC provides Faculty with a legal framework within which to operate the research and other activities necessary to support its academic objectives. In addition, WHC offers a range of products and services to the Academics conducting these activities in order to assist with the management thereof

Main purpose of the job

• To perform a wide variety of payroll processing activities such as salary calculations, overtime payments, payroll deductions (tax, provident fund, medical aid, garnishees, etc.) and other payroll-related administration

Location

• 31 Princess of Wales Terrace, Parktown

Key performance areas

• Process new and temporary employees, transfers, promotions, terminations and other payroll-related services
• Process monthly payments
• Audit payroll balance sheets
• Check for discrepancies of payroll information and/or documentation (i.e. timesheets)
• Prepare and maintain payroll records and reports for audit purposes and requirements
• Perform monthly payroll processes such as checking, reconciling, etc.
• Complete, verify and process benefits forms and documentation (medical aid, provident fund, leave, etc.)
• Communicate actively with HR and divisions to review schedules and reconcile data sharing
• Liaise with HR to ensure that all employee records and information have been received
• Respond to written and verbal queries for the purpose of providing information and/or direction in a cordial manner
• Provide project support as and when required (i.e. data verification audits)
• Communicate effectively (both written and oral) with staff and managers
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with external stakeholders i.e. Alexander Forbes

Required minimum education and training

• Diploma in Payroll Management or relevant degree
• Experience in SAGE Payroll is essential

Required minimum work experience

• Minimum 2 years experience in Payroll Administration

Desirable additional education, work experience, and personal abilities

TO APPLY

• Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV - Please Apply Online
• Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
• The closing date for all applications is 19 August 2021.
• Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
• Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful.
• In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.

Please note that AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for advertising the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.

AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position. 

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