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Junior Payroll Administrator

Midrand, Gauteng
6 days ago
Application ends: September 14, 2025
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Deadline date:
September 14, 2025

Job Description


ROLE PURPOSE

  • The incumbent of this position will assist and support the payroll manager to ensure on-time and accurate running of the payroll system, maintaining data integrity, information security and providing accurate and timeous information to all levels of management.
  • The incumbent will be expected to know how to run the payroll system and adhere to all legislative requirements and company policies & procedures.


ROLE REQUIREMENT

  • Primarily involved in payroll to ensure on time and accurate salary payment to all the company’s staff, so that staff is committed to their services to the company.
  • To all employees in the company
  • Capture employee ‘payroll details on SAGE300 system as soon as HR has loaded them.
  • Make sure all employee’s details are correct and up to date.
  • Administer ESS when necessary.
  • Process and reconcile 3rd parties, Medial aid, Nedfleet.
  • Attend to payroll queries within 12 hours.
  • Have ability to run IRP5’s.
  • Create dummy payslips for HR.
  • Time management, integrity and confidentiality are the basic components of a payroll administrator.
  • Run payroll reports.
  • Assist with leave queries and processing of leave for shut down periods etc.
  • Processing all the inputs into the payroll system.

TECHNICAL / PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES

  • Reading Comprehension – Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  • Active Listening – Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
  • Critical Thinking – Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
  • Speaking – Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  • Writing – Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
  • Complex Problem Solving – Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
  • Service Orientation – Actively looking for ways to help people.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

  • Grade 12
  • BCom/HR Degree/Diploma
  • SAGE 300 system
  • 1 – 3 years Payroll Administration experience
  • Knowledge of relevant Labour and Tax Legislation

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

  • Integrity
  • Confidentiality
  • Attention to details, very accurate with numbers
  • Deadline driven
  • Dependability
  • Cooperation
  • Attention to Detail
  • Self-Control
  • Independence
  • Adaptability/Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Achievement/Effort
  • Stress Tolerance