Job Description

Main purpose of the job:

• To perform a wide variety of payroll processing activities such as salary calculations, overtime payments, payroll deductions (tax, provident fund, medical aid, garnishees etc.) and other payroll related administration

Location:

• Parktown - Johannesburg

Key performance areas:

• Process new and temporary employees, transfers, promotions, terminations, and other payroll-related services
• Process monthly payments
• Audit payroll balance sheets
• Check for discrepancies of payroll information and/or documentation (i.e., time sheets)
• Prepare and maintain payroll records and reports for audit purposes and requirements
• Perform monthly payroll processes such as checking, reconciling, etc.
• Complete, verify and process benefits forms and documentation (medical aid, provident fund, leave etc.)
• Communicate actively with HR and divisions to review schedules and reconcile data sharing
• Liaise with HR to ensure that all employee records and information have been received
• Respond to written and verbal queries for the purpose of providing information and/or direction in a cordial manner
• Provide project support as and when required (i.e., data verification audits)
• Communicate effectively (both written and oral) with staff and managers
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with external stakeholders i.e., Alexander Forbes

Required minimum education and training:

• Diploma in Payroll Management or relevant payroll training
• Experience in SAGE Payroll is essential

Required minimum work experience:

• Minimum 4 years experience in Payroll Administration

Desirable additional education, work experience and personal abilities:

• Intermediate knowledge of Excel will be advantageous
• Exceptional organisational and administrative skills are required
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Ordered and systematic with good attention to detail
• Able to exercise discretion, independent decision-making, and a pro-active attitude
• Ability to prioritise own workload and work to tight deadlines

TO APPLY:

• Only if you do meet the minimum job requirements and experience as mentioned above, you may submit a detailed updated CV.
• Please Apply Online and complete your registration on Ditto Hire (our application tracking system) to enable and protect you as a candidate to accept the new POPIA terms and conditions. This will then create your permanent profile with which you can apply for all jobs as advertised by AJ PERSONNEL. However, you may remove your profile from AJ PERSONNEL when you are no longer in the job market.
• Please take note that the applicants who do not adhere to the above criteria will not be considered for the respective position.
• The closing date for all applications: 06 September 2024.
• Note WHC, in accordance with their Employment Equity goals and plan, will give preference to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.

Please note:

• AJ PERSONNEL is only responsible for the advertising of the advertisement on behalf of their client Wits Health Consortium.
• Wits Health Consortium will only respond to shortlisted candidates.
• Candidates who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date can consider their applications to be unsuccessful.
• AJ Personnel does not have any salary or other information regarding the position.

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