Payroll Specialist

Recruiter:

Bright City Talent

Job Ref:

933205

Date posted:

Thursday, August 13, 2026

Location:

Durban North, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:
Our Client is an established South African wealth and accounting firm dedicated to providing financial solutions to individuals and businesses. They offer expert advice, comprehensive planning, and strategic services to ensure financial success and stability for their clients. Their well-established Durban North head office seeks an experienced PAYROLL SPECIALIST Duties: Manage end-to-end payroll processing for multiple small business clients. Ensure full compliance with tax regulations, including PAYE, UIF, SDL, and EMP201\/EMP501 submissions. Implement and configure payroll systems such as SimplePay, Pastel, and Sage for new companies. Maintain data integrity and resolve payroll discrepancies efficiently. Prepare comprehensive monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll reports. Oversee leave management, employee benefit deductions, and statutory updates. Liaise with SARS, the Department of Labour, and other statutory bodies. Support clients with payroll-related queries and provide expert technical guidance. Requirements: 8-10 years of experience as a Payroll Specialist. Strong working knowledge of Sage Payroll, Pastel Payroll, and SimplePay. Experience within an accounting or auditing practice environment. Proven expertise in tax compliance and payroll management. Excellent data analysis and problem-solving skills. Ability to support clients effectively and communicate complex information clearly. Nice to Have: Familiarity with statutory compliance updates and payroll legislation. This is a full time office based role. If you are a detail-oriented professional with a passion for compliance and client support, take the next step in your career and be part of a team committed to excellence.

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