Payroll and HR Administrator

Job Outline:

Responsible for accurate and efficient processing of payroll information and the administration of payroll related duties.

Travel: Although this will be minimised the person might need to travel from time to time to the mine, 70km from Polokwane.  Normally this requires sleeping over.  (It is becoming far less as the site is now starting to run with its own personnel in place)

Responsibilities:

• Adhere to best practices and efficiency of payroll processes
• Input payroll information for permanent employees, fixed term, and fixed rate employees, including resignations, increases, bonuses, garnishee deductions
• Good understanding of payroll, provident fund rules, medical aid rules, SARS rules, UIF, PAYE etc
• Prepare monthly Site allowances report showing relevant Project allocations
• Maintain employee records on the Payroll System and in payroll files
• Assist in payroll calculations, and support the Payroll Team where applicable
• Reconcile the unpaid Leave and input to Payroll System
• Produce and provide standard monthly reports for management
• Perform all payroll-related administration and support duties e.g., filling and archiving
• Process and assist with payroll cashbook
• Assist with daily and monthly adhoc duties
• Handle day to day queries
• Ensure all employees are paid accurately and timeously

Minimum Requirements:

• Completed Matric with Maths and Accounting
• A relevant financial and / or payroll qualification will be advantageous
• At least 5 years’ experience in a payroll and financial administration
• Computer Literate, all MS Offices Packages
• Excellent MS Excel skills – Training will be given on Built
• Knowledge and experience on Payroll Systems such as VIP and Pastel