Senior Payroll Administrator

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd Contract

Cape Town, South Africa Posted on 04/05/2026

Red Ember Recruitment is seeking a Temporary Senior Payroll Administrator for a 4-month contract role based in Bellville.

• Oversee the full payroll processing cycle for 2,600 employees on SAGE 300 People.
• Ensure all employee data is correctly captured, updated, and linked.
• Perform thorough checks and validations on payroll inputs before pre-runs.
• Review payroll outputs for accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Provide guidance and support to the team of 3 Payroll Administrators.
• Ensure all payroll processes are completed accurately and within deadlines.
• Hand over final payroll for approval by the Payroll Manager.
  

• Strong experience as a Payroll Administrator or Supervisor, specifically with SAGE 300 People.
  
• Proven track record managing or overseeing high-volume payrolls (2,000+ employees is advantageous)
  
• Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
  
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
  
• Good leadership and team guidance skills.