Payroll Administrator

Our manufacturing client in Epping, Cape Town, is looking for a dedicated and experienced Payroll Administrator to join their fast-growing team. If you are looking to advance your career in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you!

Salary: R25,000 – R30,000 per month

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric (Essential)
• Certificate or Diploma in Payroll Administration, HR, Accounting, or Finance (Advantageous)
• Sage Payroll certification (Sage VIP / Sage 300 People) (Highly advantageous)
• SAPA (South African Payroll Association) accreditation (Advantageous)
• 3 to 4 years of payroll administration experience using Sage VIP
• Hands-on experience with SARS eFiling and e@syFile
• Solid knowledge of South African payroll legislation, including PAYE, UIF, SDL, ETI, BCEA, LRA, COIDA, and POPIA

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-function payroll administration for approximately 250 employees using Sage Payroll / Sage VIP
• Process monthly, weekly, and fortnightly payrolls accurately and on schedule
• Capture new employee engagements, terminations, promotions, transfers, and salary adjustments
• Process overtime, commissions, bonuses, allowances, and deductions
• Calculate and submit PAYE, UIF, and SDL via monthly EMP201 submissions on SARS eFiling
• Complete bi-annual and annual EMP501 reconciliations using SARS e@syFile and Sage
• Ensure full compliance with the BCEA, Income Tax Act, and applicable Bargaining Council or Sectoral Determinations
• Reconcile and process payments to third parties, including medical aids, retirement/provident funds, garnishee orders, and unions
• Administer employee benefits such as medical aid, pension/provident fund contributions, and group risk schemes
• Generate standard and custom payroll reports from Sage, covering cost-to-company, headcount, leave liability, and general ledger reports
• Prepare payroll journals and assist the Finance department with general ledger reconciliations