Payroll Administrator (Sage 300 People)

How2Apply Talent Network
Midrand, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 1 hour ago
Full-time Human Resources
R22 250 – R31 500/month
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Job Description

Behind every correct payslip at this farming enterprise in Midrand is a careful payroll person. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

Home base is a farming enterprise on the Midrand side of Gauteng.

The work, day to day

  • Process garnishee orders, loans and third-party deductions.
  • Submit the monthly EMP201 on SARS eFiling and pay PAYE, UIF and SDL.
  • Answer staff payslip queries clearly and in private.
  • Calculate leave pay, notice pay and severance on terminations.
  • Reconcile medical aid, pension and provident fund schedules.
  • Declare UIF on uFiling and assist staff with UI-19 forms.
  • Capture new hires, terminations and changes on Sage 300 People or VIP.

Must-haves

  • Sound knowledge of PAYE, UIF, SDL and the BCEA
  • At least 2 years running a full payroll end to end
  • Trusted with confidential salary data
  • You triple-check figures before anything is paid

Extra points for

  • Bargaining council levy and wage-rate experience
  • Multi-company or multi-country payroll exposure
  • SAPA (South African Payroll Association) membership or certification

What's in it for you

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

How to apply for this job

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: references from a finance or HR manager plus your payroll or accounting qualification.
  3. Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
  4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 9 working days.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Midrand.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

How to stand out

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

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Job details
SalaryR22 250 – R31 500/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationMidrand, Gauteng
CategoryHuman Resources
Experience3+ years
Posted16 October 2026
Closing Date23 November 2026
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