TRAFFIC Western Cape

Payroll Administrator

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd
South African Rand . ZAR 200,000 - 300,000

Job Description

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd Permanent

Payroll Administrator

Brackenfell, South Africa Posted on 17/02/2026

Red Ember Recruitment is seeking a Payroll Administrator for a client based in Brackenfell, Cape Town.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Performing the full payroll function from processing, verifying, and reconciling of pay information, taking into account Legislation, Company Policy, and Audit requirements.
  • Performing various reconciliations, which include the National Bargaining Council Leave versus the Sage 300 People balance.
  • Ensuring accurate payment of salaries and wages.
  • Preparation of a detailed analytical review of the salaries for the pay period.
  • Explaining material variances from the before the current month.
  • Provide support to the Payroll Supervisor.
  • Other ad hoc payroll-related tasks as assigned by management.
Requirements
  • Grade 12/Matric.
  • At least 5 years in the same or similar role.
  • At least 3 years processing payroll using Sage 300 People.
  • Knowledge/Exposure to the National Bargaining Council Collective Agreement for the Road Freight Industry is an advantage.
  • Experience with African payrolls and legislation is advantageous.

About This Role

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Salary Benchmark
$52,240/year
Source: O*NET (USD)
Key Skills for This Role
Reading Comprehension Active Listening Mathematics Critical Thinking Speaking
Common Technologies
Kronos Workforce Payroll Kronos Workforce Timekeeper Microsoft Great Plains Personal Data Keeper Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Dynamics Oracle PeopleSoft SAP software Fund accounting software

Job Overview

Date Posted
03 Mar 2026
Salary
South African Rand . ZAR 200,000 - 300,000
Location
Western Cape, South Africa

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