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Payroll Administrator (Sage 300 People) – Fixed-Term

How2Apply Talent Network

Pretoria East, Gauteng

Full-time

Posted 1 hour ago

Full-time Human Resources

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Job Description

Behind every correct payslip at this hospital group in Pretoria East is a careful payroll person. Expect to be trusted with real work from your first week.

Location: Pretoria East, Gauteng. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

What your day looks like

Keep payroll files and banking details secure under POPIA.
Prepare EMP501 reconciliations and issue IRP5 certificates twice a year.
Answer staff payslip queries clearly and in private.
Run the payroll, check variances and get sign-off before cut-off.
Reconcile medical aid, pension and provident fund schedules.
Calculate leave pay, notice pay and severance on terminations.

Must-haves

At least 2 years running a full payroll end to end
Trusted with confidential salary data
Strong Excel, especially VLOOKUP and pivot tables
You triple-check figures before anything is paid
Matric plus a payroll, bookkeeping or HR qualification

On offer

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

How to apply

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Pretoria East really suit you before you apply.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: certified copy of your SA ID or work permit, your payroll or accounting qualification plus a CV noting headcount and payroll software you ran.
Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 5 working days.

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

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.
Mention every SARS submission you have done yourself; recruiters ask about EMP501 recons in the first call.