Payroll Administrator - Cape Town (3 months contract)

SUMMARY:
Position available immediately for a Payroll Administrator in Cape Town (3 months contract)
The Payroll Administrator ensures accurate and timely payroll processing in line with company policies, South African legislation, and best practice standards. The Payroll Administrator is responsible for capturing, maintaining, updating, and terminating employee data accurately; ensuring statutory compliance; and processing payroll with accuracy and on schedule. This role builds trust, minimises financial risk, and supports a positive employee experience through efficient payroll administration.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum Grade 12
• Payroll certification / Diploma (advantageous)
• Minimum of 3 years experience working on Sage 300 People and timekeeping systems
• Essential: 5-8 years experience administering payroll for both wage earners (+- 700 employees) and salaried staff (+- 100 employees) in a high volume environment
• Proven end-to-end payroll processing experience, including new hires, changes and terminations
• Strong exposure to payroll compliance (PAYE, UIF, SDL, BCEA)

• Thorough knowledge of payroll principles, calculations, and processes.
• Up-to-date knowledge of South African labour legislation and statutory compliance.
• Understanding of HR processes (onboarding, benefits, leave, terminations)
• Awareness of payroll reporting, reconciliations, and audit requirements.
• Proficient in end-to-end payroll processing, including onboarding, terminations, leave, and benefits.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation and compliance requirements (PAYE, UIF, SDL, BCEA).
• Skilled in payroll systems (Sage 300 People – minimum 3 years) and timekeeping systems (advantageous).
• Experienced in data analysis and reconciliation to validate inputs, balance reports, and prevent errors.
• Competent in preparing payroll summaries, variance reports, reconciliations, and audit-ready files.
• Proficient Microsoft Excel user, including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP and formulas for payroll analysis.
• Effective record management to ensure accurate, compliant, and audit-ready payroll documentation.

POSITION INFO:
Kindly apply if you meet the minimum requirements. Should you not hear back from us within 2 weeks consider your application as unsuccessful.