Payroll Administrator

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd Permanent

Durbanville, South Africa Posted on 05/01/2026

Red Ember Recruitment is seeking to appoint, on behalf of our client, a Payroll Administrator based in Tygervalley .

• Ensure the timeous and accurate end-to-end processing of payroll for 600+ employees on Sage People/ESS.
• Maintain and administer payroll and leave management systems.
• Administer and maintain leave records, including maternity leave and UIF documentation.
• Accurately process new and temporary employees, transfers, promotions, terminations, and other payroll-related transactions.
• Process monthly earnings and deductions accurately, including advances, back pay, overtime, medical aid, bonuses, incentives, commissions (recurring and once-off), reimbursements, garnishees, loans, allowances (cell phone, vehicle, fuel, standby), company vehicle usage, fines, interest on loans, retirement annuities, and unpaid leave.
• Administer and maintain employee benefits in line with Employee Benefit Committee decisions, Fund rules, and the Company Remuneration Policy.
• Capture and maintain payroll data, including cost centres, Employment Equity (EE) information, and Employment Tax Incentive (ETI) details.
• Liaise with staff and management regarding payroll and employee benefit-related queries.
• Provide advice to employees on company policies and procedures where applicable.
• Manage and execute month-end and year-end payroll and statutory requirements.
• Prepare and reconcile monthly mandatory payroll journals and payments, including PAYE, UIF, SDL, and third-party payments.
• Reconcile payroll-related General Ledger accounts.
• Ensure accurate and timeous preparation and submission of ad hoc, monthly, and annual HR reports.
• Maintain and update employee records on the payroll and internal HR systems.
• Escalate client or work-related issues to the Supervisor or Manager as required.
• Assist with payroll or HR-related projects as assigned.
  

• Matric Qualification
• Diploma or Tertiary qualification will be advantageous. Experience:
• Minimum 5 years' working experience on a payroll (Sage People - Essential) and HR systems.
• Experience in a financial services environment will be advantageous. Skills/ Competencies:
• Software: MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook.
• Sound knowledge and experience in payroll (Sage People/ESS) processing.
• Sound knowledge and experience of PAYE and statutory compliance and understanding of employee benefits.
• Sound knowledge and experience of payroll reconciliation processes.
• In-depth knowledge of payroll-related legislation.
• Analysing information, data entry skills, general math skills, and reporting skills. Behavioural Competencies:
• Information Gathering and Problem Analysis.
• Sound numerical ability and data entry skills.
• Sound Judgement.
• Quality and Detail Oriented.
• Integrity.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.