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Payroll Administrator (Sage 300 People)

How2Apply Talent Network

Phalaborwa, Limpopo

Full-time

Posted 2 hours ago

Full-time Human Resources

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Job Description

This payroll bureau in Phalaborwa needs someone who knows payroll tax and SARS inside out. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

The work is in Phalaborwa, Limpopo, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. Shifts rotate, so you'll need to be flexible about days and nights.

What your day looks like

Run the payroll, check variances and get sign-off before cut-off.
Prepare EMP501 reconciliations and issue IRP5 certificates twice a year.
Calculate leave pay, notice pay and severance on terminations.
Reconcile medical aid, pension and provident fund schedules.
Import clock-card data and check overtime against the BCEA limits.
Declare UIF on uFiling and assist staff with UI-19 forms.
Process garnishee orders, loans and third-party deductions.

What you need

Trusted with confidential salary data
Hands-on Sage 300 People, VIP, PaySpace or SimplePay
You triple-check figures before anything is paid
Strong Excel, especially VLOOKUP and pivot tables
Sound knowledge of PAYE, UIF, SDL and the BCEA

Helpful, not essential

Bargaining council levy and wage-rate experience
SAPA (South African Payroll Association) membership or certification
ETI claim experience

On offer

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

How to apply

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: your payroll or accounting qualification plus certified copy of your SA ID or work permit.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 9 working days, usually by phone.

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

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

Mention every SARS submission you have done yourself; recruiters ask about EMP501 recons in the first call.
Put headcount, pay frequencies and software at the top of your CV (for example "900 staff, weekly and monthly, VIP").