Administrative Assistant (Payroll Support) - ZR_2613_JOB

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd | Permanent

Administrative Assistant (Payroll Support) - ZR_2613_JOB

Pretoria, South Africa | Posted on 13/10/2026

Seeking a detail-oriented and highly organizedAdministrative Assistant to provide day-to-day administrative support to the Payroll department.

This role is currently administration-focused,with the opportunity to develop into a Payroll Administrator position in thefuture. Candidates with strong Excel skills and an interest in payrolladministration will be highly regarded.

Administration:

• Assist with the preparation and compilation of payroll reports.
• Maintain and update electronic records and documentation.
• Manage email correspondence and administrative tasks as required.
• Assist with various internal administration projects and supportfunctions.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of company data and records.

Reporting:

• Compile, update and distribute reports as required.
• Extract and analyse information using Microsoft Excel.
• Assist management with report preparation and data reconciliation.
• Generate ad hoc reports when requested.

PayrollSupport:

• Assist with payroll-related administrative duties.
• Support the payroll function internally.
• Provide administrative assistance relating to employee informationand payroll records.
• Opportunity to transition into a more dedicated payrolladministration role over time.
  

Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric.
  
• Previous administration experience.
  
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including:
  
• VLOOKUPs (advantage)
  
• Formulas and data analysis
  
• Macros (highly advantageous)
  
• Strong numerical and analytical ability.
  
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
  
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
  
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
  

AdvantageousSkills and Experience:

• Previous payroll administration exposure.
• Experience with UI19 submissions and payroll reporting.

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