Payroll and Benefits Manager

How2Apply Talent Network
Soweto, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 3 hours ago
Full-time Human Resources
R28 500 – R37 000/month
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Job Description

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

This post is in Soweto (Gauteng). Please only apply if you can travel there daily. Hours are mostly Monday to Friday, with the odd Saturday in busy months.

What your day looks like

  • Import clock-card data and check overtime against the BCEA limits.
  • Submit the monthly EMP201 on SARS eFiling and pay PAYE, UIF and SDL.
  • Declare UIF on uFiling and assist staff with UI-19 forms.
  • Capture new hires, terminations and changes on Sage 300 People or VIP.
  • Run the payroll, check variances and get sign-off before cut-off.

You'll need

  • Matric plus a payroll, bookkeeping or HR qualification
  • You triple-check figures before anything is paid
  • Sound knowledge of PAYE, UIF, SDL and the BCEA
  • Trusted with confidential salary data

Nice if you have

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

What's in it for you

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

How to apply

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): references from a finance or HR manager plus certified copy of your SA ID or work permit.
  3. Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
  4. If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 6 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 Soweto.

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Tips to get shortlisted

  • 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
SalaryR28 500 – R37 000/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationSoweto, Gauteng
CategoryHuman Resources
Experience6+ years
Posted29 September 2026
Closing Date4 November 2026
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