Job Description

An opportunity has arisen within our Head Office for a Payroll Administrator.
The incumbent will responsible for the entire cycle of payroll processing from capturing of new employees, leave, terminations, updating personal details etc.Roles and responsibilities

• Providing general administrative support
• Performing routine clerical duties including the processing of mail, filing, photocopying, faxing, data entry, scheduling of meetings related to recruitment procedures.
• Receipt of timesheets
• Capturing and processing of all necessary data
• Run a weekly, bi weekly and monthly payroll from beginning to end
• Gather, obtain and analyze payroll input for processing from various operating points.
• Prepare weekly and monthly payrolls including deductions and earnings for approximately 500 employees at any given time (This includes the entire cycle of payroll processing, from capturing of new employees, leave, terminations and processing authorized claims)
• Check and upload payroll data to the VIP System Sage VIP People (latest version)
• Review and ensure accuracy of approved advances, travel, overtime claims and other variable earnings
• Work closely with the HR Team in operating branches and the Accounting section to ensure proper flow and maintenance of employee data

• Entry level qualification Grade 12 with Accounting and or Mathematics
• NQF 5 or appropriate Diploma or Degree preferably in Payroll Management or Accounting.
• Min of 3 years experience within a relatively large payroll set-up
• MS Office particularly Excel
• Functional Knowledge of BCEA and employment tax legislation in relation to payroll practices
• VIP Payroll Systems (Specifically Sage VIP People)
• Solid knowledge of employee benefits and payroll administration
• Attention to detail, methodical and accurate
• Taking accountability for tasks and see them through to completion timeously
• Clear criminal record

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