Senior Payroll Administrator

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NPr003300/EHo

Date posted:

Sunday, February 15, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Rev up your payroll career! If balancing payslips gets your engine running and deadlines don’t make you stall, this could be your next pit stop. Our client, a leading automotive conglomerate based in Johannesburg East, is looking for a Senior Payroll Administrator who knows how to keep their payroll running like a well-serviced machine - accurate, compliant and always on time.

POSITION INFO:
Duties will include, but are not limited to:

Full payroll function
Application for tax directives
Completing statutory returns and handling statutory payments
Completing IRP 501 recons and year-end on
Staff queries
Garnishees & maintenance orders
Handling administration of medical aid, provident and funeral funds
Capturing employee data in respect of engagements, terminations, transfers, and promotions
Reconciliations of medical aid, provident and other third- party payments
Importing data
Payroll variances
Preparing payroll files for finance and producing reports for month-end
Filing & scanning

Education Requirements:

Completed Matric (Grade 12)
Tertiary qualification in accounting or payroll essential

Job Requirements and Skills:

5 to 6 years' experience in a Payroll Administrator position essential
Sage working knowledge essential
Strong understanding of statutory payments and returns
Payroll accounting and reporting to finance experience essential
Deadline driven
Ability to work in a high pressure, fast paced environment
Team player

If this sounds like you; do not hesitate to apply!

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Financial Managers
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Management Accountants
Financial Controllers
Cost Accountants
Payroll
All Finance C-Suite roles

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.

For more information, contact:
Elzette Hood
Executive Consultant
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