Wages Clerk

SUMMARY:
A well-established security company based in Centurion is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Wages Clerk to join their payroll team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the accurate processing of wages, maintaining employee payroll records, handling payroll-related queries, and ensuring compliance with company policies, statutory requirements, and industry-specific payroll regulations.

POSITION INFO:
Position overview:
Full-function Payroll administration including all reconciliations for bookkeeping and compliance purposes and monthly submissions to regulatory authorities, provident fund and medical insurance.

Requirements:

• Grade 12
• 3+ years wages / payroll experience
• Payroll software experience (such as VIP Payroll, Sage Payroll, Pastel Payroll, Payspace, or similar)
• Security industry experience will be highly beneficial but not essential 
• Strong knowledge of wage processing, overtime calculations, deductions, allowances, and payroll administration.
• Good understanding of South African labour legislation, BCEA, UIF, PAYE, and statutory deductions.
• Experience working with large wage payrolls will be advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel 
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills in both Afrikaans and English.
• Must be reliable, discreet, and professional.
• Attention to detail is essential 

• Process wages for 700-800 employees
• Capture and verify employee working hours, overtime, shifts, allowances, deductions, and leave.
• Ensure payroll information is complete, accurate, and properly authorised before processing.
• Maintain accurate payroll records for all wage employees.
• Reconcile timesheets, attendance registers, and payroll reports.
• Handle wage-related queries from employees and site management in a professional and efficient manner.
• Prepare and submit payroll reports as required by management.
• Assist with statutory submissions and ensure compliance with relevant labour legislation.
• Process new employees, terminations, salary adjustments, deductions, garnishee orders, and other payroll changes.
• Liaise with HR, operations, site supervisors, and finance regarding payroll matters.
• Maintain confidentiality of all payroll and employee information.
• Assist with audits and provide supporting payroll documentation when required.