Payroll Administrator (Sage 300 People)

This farming enterprise in Richards Bay needs someone who knows payroll tax and SARS inside out. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

The work is in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

• Answer staff payslip queries clearly and in private.
• Calculate leave pay, notice pay and severance on terminations.
• Declare UIF on uFiling and assist staff with UI-19 forms.
• Capture new hires, terminations and changes on Sage 300 People or VIP.
• Keep payroll files and banking details secure under POPIA.

• SARS eFiling and EMP501 reconciliations without supervision
• At least 2 years running a full payroll end to end
• Matric plus a payroll, bookkeeping or HR qualification
• Strong Excel, especially VLOOKUP and pivot tables
• You triple-check figures before anything is paid

• Multi-company or multi-country payroll exposure
• Bargaining council levy and wage-rate experience

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

• Mention every SARS submission you have done yourself; recruiters ask about EMP501 recons in the first call.
• Be ready for a practical test calculating PAYE and overtime; take a calculator you know well.