Payroll Clerk (Stellenbosch)

SUMMARY:
Stellenbosch based company.

POSITION INFO:
Responsibilities

• Payroll Processing: Assist in end-to-end processing of weekly and monthly payrolls using Sage Pastel Payroll.
• Data Entry: Capture and maintain employee master file data, including new hires, terminations, bank details, and salary adjustments.
• Leave & Attendance: Administer leave applications and verify time-and-attendance records before payroll import.
• Statutory Compliance: Assist with monthly statutory submissions, including EMP201s (PAYE, UIF, SDL) and preparing documentation for UIF and COIDA
• Employee Queries: Serve as the first point of contact for staff regarding payslips, tax certificates (IRP5s), and payroll discrepancies

• Education: Grade 12 (Matric) with a diploma or certificate in Payroll, HR, or Finance preferred.
• Technical Proficiency: Hands-on experience with any Sage Payroll platform is essential.
• Excel Skills: Intermediate proficiency in MS Excel for data reconciliations and reporting.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Basic understanding of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) and current South African tax laws.
• Attention to Detail: High level of numerical accuracy and a commitment to maintaining data confidentiality