Junior Payroll Administrator

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd Permanent

Bellville, South Africa Posted on 09/02/2026

Our client based in Bellville is looking for a Junior Payroll Administrator to join their team.

This role is perfect for someone eager to grow their career in payroll administration within a fast-paced, people-focused environment.

Responsibilities:

• Payroll Processing - Manage and process payroll for weekly and monthly employees.
• Compliance - Ensure adherence to labour laws, payroll regulations, and best practices.
• Record Keeping - Maintain accurate payroll records, attendance, and overtime reports.
• Employee Support - Resolve payroll-related queries in a professional and timely manner.
• Reporting - Generate payslips, compile payroll summaries, and distribute reports to departments.
• Process Improvement - Identify and recommend ways to improve payroll efficiency and accuracy.
• Leave Management - Ensure all leave requests are approved and captured correctly on the system.
• Clock System - Manage clocking data and clear exceptions daily to prepare for payroll import.
• Onboarding and Exits - Load new employees and process terminations timeously.
• Filing and Documentation - Maintain organized records and employment contracts.
• UIF Management - Handle UIF documentation for applicable cases (e.g., maternity, dismissal).
• Ad hoc Support - Assist the HR & Payroll Manager and Senior Payroll Administrator as required.

• Matric essential; Payroll or HR qualification preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of payroll experience (Sage 300 People experience advantageous).
• Strong knowledge of South African tax regulations and payroll principles.
• Experience with clocking systems such as Kronos or Jarrison is beneficial.