Payroll Admin - Manufacturing

Job Title: Payroll Administrator

Location: Cape Town
Industry: Manufacturing
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: Market-Related
Reporting To: HR Manager / Finance Manager

Hire Resolve's Client are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to join our team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for accurately processing payroll, maintaining payroll records, and supporting the HR and finance departments with relevant payroll-related administrative tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect, verify, and capture employee attendance, overtime, and leave records.
• Process weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly payrolls accurately and on time.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory payroll deductions (e.g. PAYE, UIF, SDL, etc.).
• Maintain and update employee payroll information and files.
• Generate and distribute payslips.
• Assist with payroll queries from staff and management.
• Prepare reports for HR and finance, including payroll summaries, tax reports, and reconciliation data.
• Support year-end processes including IRP5 submissions.
• Coordinate with HR for new hires, terminations, and changes in employment terms.
• Keep up to date with payroll legislation and company policies.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric certificate (required)
• Diploma or Certificate in Payroll Administration, Human Resources, Finance, or a related field (advantageous)
• No previous payroll experience required – training will be provided
• Familiarity with any payroll software (e.g. Sage, VIP, PaySpace, SimplePay, etc.) is advantageous but not mandatory
• Good computer skills (MS Excel, Word, Outlook)

Skills & Competencies

• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Confidentiality and discretion
• Strong numeracy and problem-solving abilities
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Willingness to learn and grow within the role

Working Environment

• Office-based role within a manufacturing plant
• Close collaboration with HR, finance, and operations departments
• Fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.

• Salary: negotiable.
• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
  
• You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV:financialcareers@hireresolve.za.com
• Alternatively, you can also contact me directly at kay-leen.dupreez@hireresolve.us
• When applying via email please use "Payroll Admin" as the subject line

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.

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