PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR - MATERNITY COVER CONTRACT - MUIZENBERG CAPE TOWN
Job Description
Fixed Term Contract payroll candidate (highly organised and meticulous) required for April - October 2026. Manufacturing concern situated in Capricorn Business Park, CAPE TOWN.
Responsibilities- Process end to end weekly and monthly payroll for approximately 85 employees.
- Verify and oversee Time & Attendance (Kronos) timesheets accurately and on time.
- Resolve payroll-related queries, discrepancies, and third party issues promptly and accurately.
- Ensure strict confidentiality of all payroll data and information.
- Administer all payroll changes including appointments, terminations, promotions, increases, bonuses, loans, allowances, and AODs, etc.
- Reconcile third party deductions and ensure timely payments.
- Manage and administer employee benefits and act as a liaison with staff and third parties.
- Ensure timely submission of statutory and finance reports: EMP201, EMP501, UIF declarations, PAYE, GL reports, and third party schedules (medical aid, pension, provident fund).
- Prepare employment contracts and process all new starter documentation.
- Administer UIF documentation and employee biometric enrolments.
- Ensure adherence to South African labour laws and stay abreast on legislative changes.
- Administer all payroll administration.
- Grade 12.
- 3-5 years' payroll experience.
- Experience with Time & Attendance systems (Kronos advantageous).
- SAGE 300 People experience (advantageous).
- Strong MS Office skills, especially Excel.
- Manufacturing environment experience (advantageous).
- Own reliable transport.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Strong attention to detail and high accuracy.
- Able to work independently and in a team.
- Strong organisational, analytical and decision making skills.
- Organised, disciplined, and able to follow procedures.
- Good time management and ability to meet deadlines.
- Assertive, professional, and driven.
- High work standards, integrity, and strong business ethic.
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