Junior Payroll Administrator

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd Permanent

Bellville, South Africa Posted on 04/05/2026

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.