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Payroll Administrator (Sage 300 People) – Fixed-Term

How2Apply Talent Network

eMalahleni, Mpumalanga

Full-time

Posted 1 day ago

Full-time Human Resources

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Job Description

Behind every correct payslip at this hospital group in eMalahleni is a careful payroll person. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

You'll be based at a hospital group in eMalahleni. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps. Start is planned for the beginning of next month.

What your day looks like

Declare UIF on uFiling and assist staff with UI-19 forms.
Submit the monthly EMP201 on SARS eFiling and pay PAYE, UIF and SDL.
Prepare EMP501 reconciliations and issue IRP5 certificates twice a year.
Import clock-card data and check overtime against the BCEA limits.
Capture new hires, terminations and changes on Sage 300 People or VIP.
Reconcile medical aid, pension and provident fund schedules.
Answer staff payslip queries clearly and in private.

You'll need

You triple-check figures before anything is paid
Sound knowledge of PAYE, UIF, SDL and the BCEA
Trusted with confidential salary data
SARS eFiling and EMP501 reconciliations without supervision
Matric plus a payroll, bookkeeping or HR qualification
At least 2 years running a full payroll end to end

Helpful, not essential

SAPA (South African Payroll Association) membership or certification
Multi-company or multi-country payroll exposure

What you get

Medical aid and retirement fund
Study assistance for payroll certification
Hybrid work outside month-end week
13th cheque

How to apply for this job

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: certified copy of your SA ID or work permit, a CV noting headcount and payroll software you ran plus references from a finance or HR manager.
Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 8 working days, usually by phone.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around eMalahleni; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

Before you hit apply

Put headcount, pay frequencies and software at the top of your CV (for example "900 staff, weekly and monthly, VIP").
Be ready for a practical test calculating PAYE and overtime; take a calculator you know well.