Payroll Administrator / Wage Clerk

PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR / WAGES CLERK

Reference: MID677 Location: Gauteng

Position Type: Temporary Contract (Potential for Long-Term Employment)

A well-established company within the industrial and services sector is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Administrator / Wages Clerk to join their team on a temporary contract basis. This position has the potential to become a long-term opportunity for the right candidate based on performance and business requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll and wage calculations accurately and timeously.

• Support the wages department with daily payroll administration functions.

• Manage leave updates, employee onboarding, terminations, and employee record maintenance.

• Reconcile payroll data and investigate discrepancies.

• Generate payroll reports, month-end summaries, and management reports.

• Perform payroll reconciliations and ensure alignment with budgets, tenders, and operational requirements.

• Assist with LOA (Letters of Appointment) administration and payroll-related documentation.

• Manage clocking systems and attendance records.

• Act as a liaison between operational teams and the wages department to ensure accurate payroll information flow.

• Prepare payroll documentation for audits and compliance inspections.

• Maintain accurate spreadsheets and payroll records.

Minimum Requirements

• Proven experience in payroll administration and wage processing.

• Experience managing high-volume payroll environments.

• Strong payroll reconciliation and reporting experience.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

• Experience working with clocking and time-and-attendance systems.

• Sound understanding of payroll legislation and statutory submissions.

• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Software Experience Required

• Great Soft will be advantageous

• QuickBooks

• Advanced Microsoft Excel

• Sage VIP experience will be advantageous

Key Competencies

• High level of accuracy and confidentiality.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Strong administrative and organizational abilities.

To apply, please email your CV to:

Reference: MID677

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.