TRAFFIC
KwaZulu-Natal
Payroll Administrator
University of Fort Hare
Job Description
South Africa - KwaZulu Natal , eThekwini Central (Durban / Pinetown / Umlazi)
Payroll Administrator (TES Industry)We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to manage high-volume payroll processing across multiple client sites. This role requires accuracy, efficiency, and strong compliance with company procedures, SLAs, and statutory requirements.
Key Responsibilities- Process end-to-end payroll for assigned client accounts
- Capture and verify manual and biometric timesheets
- Ensure accurate payroll inputs, deductions, and employee rates
- Review payroll data and pre-posting journals for accuracy
- Generate and validate client invoices with supporting documentation
- Maintain payroll records and compile reports
- Handle payroll queries and resolve discrepancies
- Ensure compliance with SOPs, SLAs, and payroll regulations
- 3-5 years' payroll experience within TES industry
- DBit experience advantageous
- Experience managing large, multi-site payrolls
- Strong Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, data analysis)
- Solid knowledge of BCEA and payroll compliance
- High attention to detail and numerical accuracy
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Analytical and problem-solving ability
- Professional, reliable, and client-focused
About This Role
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Salary Benchmark
$52,240/year
Source: O*NET (USD)
Key Skills for This Role
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