HR Payroll Administrator

Job Description

Our client, based in Cape Town, CBD, is looking for an HR Payroll Administrator to join their team.

The purpose of the role is to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing in line with company policies, South African legislation, and best practice standards. The Payroll Administrator is responsible for capturing, maintaining, updating, and terminating employee data accurately; ensuring statutory compliance; and processing payroll with accuracy and on schedule. This role builds trust, minimizes financial risk, and supports a positive employee

experience through efficient payroll administration.

Requirements

Qualifications and Technical and Functional knowledge and skills :

• Payroll administration certification
• Minimum of 5 Years’ experience as a Payroll Administrator
• Payroll experience within a complex, variable environment with different employee types is essential
• Skilled in payroll systems (Sage 300 People – minimum 3 years) and timekeeping systems (Eco-Time would be advantageous).
• Thorough knowledge of payroll principles, calculations, and processes.
• Working knowledge of Labour Legislation
• Working knowledge of payroll-related tax legislation
• Strong exposure to payroll compliance (PAYE, UIF, SDL, BCEA)
• Working knowledge of the administration of all payroll submissions
• Understanding of HR processes (onboarding, benefits, leave, terminations)
• Experienced in data analysis and reconciliation to validate inputs, balance reports, and prevent errors
• Ability to reconcile salary accounts
• Awareness of payroll reporting, reconciliation, and audit requirements
• Competent in preparing payroll summaries, variance reports, reconciliation, and audit-ready files
• Proficient Microsoft Excel user, including VLOOKUP / XLOOKUP and formulas for payroll analysis
• Previous experience in human resources is an advantage

Requirements

Qualifications and Technical and Functional knowledge and skills : Payroll administration certification Minimum of 5 Years’ experience as a Payroll Administrator Payroll experience within a complex, variable environment with different employee types is essential Skilled in payroll systems (Sage 300 People – minimum 3 years) and timekeeping systems (Eco-Time would be advantageous). Thorough knowledge of payroll principles, calculations, and processes. Working knowledge of Labour Legislation Working knowledge of payroll-related tax legislation Strong exposure to payroll compliance (PAYE, UIF, SDL, BCEA) Working knowledge of the administration of all payroll submissions Understanding of HR processes (onboarding, benefits, leave, terminations) Experienced in data analysis and reconciliation to validate inputs, balance reports, and prevent errors Ability to reconcile salary accounts Awareness of payroll reporting, reconciliation, and audit requirements Competent in preparing payroll summaries, variance reports, reconciliation, and audit-ready files Proficient Microsoft Excel user, including VLOOKUP / XLOOKUP and formulas for payroll analysis Previous experience in human resources is an advantage