Payroll Administrator

Recruiter: SA Metal

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Date posted: Friday, February 20, 2026

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

The Salaries and wages department requires a process-driven, attentive to detail and organized individual to join their team. This position requires an efficient individual who is able to work in a fast-paced environment and is able to meet deadlines.

• To accurately and timeously process the SA Metal payroll of 400-450 employees
• Accurately process timesheets ensuring deadlines are met
• Accurately calculate overtime and leave payments
• To ensure third party deductions are processed and payments are made by a specific date
• Process statutory deductions i.t.o. PAYE, UIF, WCA, etc.
• Maintain payroll records in terms of statutory requirements.
• Calculating allowances, shift payments and pay increase
• Answering staff queries about timesheets or pay slips
• Liaise with Human Capital on wage and HR concerns
• Proactive approach to payroll processing

• Matric or equivalent
• Accsys PeopleWare experience advantageous
• Computer literacy essential (Microsoft Office) - create spreadsheets, communicate with e-mail, compile reports and present data in tabulated form, numerical and descriptive accuracy essential
• Telephone etiquette
• Working knowledge of Time & Attendance software
• 3-5 years of experience processing payroll for a large organization
• Experience of working in a service orientated division and environment

• Good communication skills both written and verbal
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Prepared to work overtime when required
• Ability to multi-task and manage a demanding workload in a pressurized environment
• Ability to effectively communicate with people on all levels
• Be self-motivated and results driven
• Disciplined in following procedures when executing tasks
• Planning, decision making and analytical skills
• Be assertive and have a mature approach
• Be able to work both independently and in a team
• Good time management skills
• High work standards
• Be organised
• Logical and detail orientated methodologies
• Commitment to a strong business ethic and integrity

External candidates are encouraged to apply for this vacancy on by no later than Friday 27 February 2026. We regret that it is not possible to contact all unsuccessful applicants. Applicants who have not been contacted within fourteen (14) days from the date of their submission should consider their application unsuccessful.

Please note that the successful candidate will receive a formal, written offer of employment after all applicable pre-employment checks have been completed. This offer will only be valid if it is signed by a company representative authorised to make such an offer. Representations made on behalf of the company in any other form do not constitute valid offers of employment and should not be construed as such.