Payroll Administrator

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd Permanent

Kempton Park, South Africa Posted on 28/11/2025

Red Ember Recruitment is seeking a Payroll Administrator based in Kempton Park to join their team.

Managing and executing full payroll function using Sage 300, ensuring accurate and timely processing of employee salaries and wages, statutory deductions, and reporting. The role also requires proficiency in Microsoft Office 360 tools to streamline payroll operations, reporting, and collaborations.

Role and Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll for salaried and hourly employees across multiple jurisdictions.
  
• Maintain employee records and payroll data integrity.
  
• Process new hires, terminations, and changes in employee status.
  
• Ensure compliance with tax laws and statutory requirements (PAYE, UIF, SDL, etc).
  
• Reconcile payroll reports and general ledger accounts.
  

• 5+ years in Payroll Administration, with 3+ years on Sage 300 including Job Costing.
  
• Diploma or Degree in Payroll Administration.
  
• Proficient in Sage 300 People or Payroll.
  
• Advanced Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables).
  
• Familiarity with SharePoint and Teams.
  
• Knowledge of South African tax and labour legislation.
  
• Knowledge of SADC countries' tax and labour legislation.
  
• Knowledge of Payroll best practices and audit.
  
• Confidentiality and integrity.
  
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
  
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.