Payroll & Benefits Administrator – Immediate Start

How2Apply Talent Network
Germiston, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 1 hour ago
Full-time Human Resources
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Job Description

Behind every correct payslip at this manufacturing group in Germiston is a careful payroll person. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

The work is in Germiston, Gauteng, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day.

What your day looks like

  • Reconcile medical aid, pension and provident fund schedules.
  • Capture new hires, terminations and changes on Sage 300 People or VIP.
  • Process garnishee orders, loans and third-party deductions.
  • Run the payroll, check variances and get sign-off before cut-off.
  • Submit the monthly EMP201 on SARS eFiling and pay PAYE, UIF and SDL.
  • Calculate leave pay, notice pay and severance on terminations.
  • Declare UIF on uFiling and assist staff with UI-19 forms.

You'll need

  • Sound knowledge of PAYE, UIF, SDL and the BCEA
  • Hands-on Sage 300 People, VIP, PaySpace or SimplePay
  • Matric plus a payroll, bookkeeping or HR qualification
  • At least 2 years running a full payroll end to end
  • Strong Excel, especially VLOOKUP and pivot tables
  • Trusted with confidential salary data

Helpful, not essential

  • Multi-company or multi-country payroll exposure
  • SAPA (South African Payroll Association) membership or certification
  • ETI claim experience

What's in it for you

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

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: your payroll or accounting qualification, references from a finance or HR manager plus certified copy of your SA ID or work permit.
  3. Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
  4. If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 10 working days, usually by phone.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Germiston; 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.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeFull-time
LocationGermiston, Gauteng
CategoryHuman Resources
Experience3+ years
Posted4 November 2026
Closing Date12 December 2026
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