Payroll Officer

Recruiter:

Phakisa Holdings

Job Ref:

JHB000388/KL

Date posted:

Thursday, November 20, 2025

Location:

Durban, South Africa

Salary:

R30,000 Monthly

SUMMARY:

Great opportunity for experienced Payroll Officer to ensure accurate payroll processing and compliance with internal policies and statutory requirements.

POSITION INFO:

Job Title: Payroll Officer

Reporting to: HCM Executive
Seniority Level: Mid Career (Above 6 yrs exp)

Duties and Responsibilities:

Reviewing payroll outputs for accuracy and compliance

Ensuring alignment with internal policies and statutory requirements

Supporting payroll governance and audit readiness

Providing timely communication to internal stakeholders

Key Responsibilities:

Payroll Review and Compliance

Control and Documentation

Communication and Vendor Liaison

Integration and Collaboration

Payroll Calendar Management

Qualifications and Experience

Diploma or degree in Finance, HR, Business Administration, or related field

3–5 years of payroll or finance experience

Knowledge of payroll legislation and statutory reporting requirements

Familiarity with payroll systems and strong Excel skills

Core Competencies

Analytical and detail-oriented

Strong organisational and time management skills

Good communication and interpersonal skills

High integrity and discretion in handling confidential information

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Sectors: Financial Services, Human Resources, Logistics, Warehouse & Freight

Functions: Payroll/Salaries Administrator

Qualification Types: Diplomas, Post Graduate Degrees

Skills: 3-5 years of Payroll or Finance Exp, Knowledge of Payroll Legislation and statutory reporting requirements, Familiarity with payroll systems and strong Excel Skills

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