Payroll & Benefits Administrator

How2Apply Talent Network
Boksburg, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 1 hour ago
Full-time Human Resources
R20 250 – R29 000/month
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Job Description

You'll run weekly and monthly payrolls for a hospital group in Boksburg, accurate to the cent. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

You'll be based at a hospital group in Boksburg. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps. Shifts rotate, so you'll need to be flexible about days and nights.

The work, day to day

  • Submit the monthly EMP201 on SARS eFiling and pay PAYE, UIF and SDL.
  • Import clock-card data and check overtime against the BCEA limits.
  • Prepare EMP501 reconciliations and issue IRP5 certificates twice a year.
  • Calculate leave pay, notice pay and severance on terminations.
  • Run the payroll, check variances and get sign-off before cut-off.
  • Keep payroll files and banking details secure under POPIA.
  • Answer staff payslip queries clearly and in private.

Must-haves

  • Hands-on Sage 300 People, VIP, PaySpace or SimplePay
  • Matric plus a payroll, bookkeeping or HR qualification
  • Sound knowledge of PAYE, UIF, SDL and the BCEA
  • You triple-check figures before anything is paid
  • At least 2 years running a full payroll end to end
  • Trusted with confidential salary data

Nice if you have

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

On offer

  • Study assistance for payroll certification
  • Medical aid and retirement fund
  • 13th cheque

How to apply for this job

  1. Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
  2. Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): certified copy of your SA ID or work permit plus a CV noting headcount and payroll software you ran.
  3. Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
  4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 8 working days.

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

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Before you hit apply

  • 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
SalaryR20 250 – R29 000/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationBoksburg, Gauteng
CategoryHuman Resources
Experience2+ years
Posted11 October 2026
Closing Date5 November 2026
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