Payroll and HR Administrator (SME)

How2Apply Talent Network
Gqeberha, Eastern Cape
Full-time
Posted 1 hour ago
Full-time Finance & Accounting
R24 000 – R31 750/month
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Job Description

You'll run weekly and monthly payrolls for a labour-heavy mining contractor in Gqeberha, from clock data to bank file. Someone who likes a bit of variety, but also likes doing things the right way, will enjoy this.

You'll report in Gqeberha. Relocation is not covered for this one.

What your day looks like

  • Run weekly and monthly payrolls and check the variance reports
  • Compile bi-annual EMP501 reconciliations and issue IRP5 certificates
  • Import clock-card data and check overtime against approved hours
  • Declare UIF on uFiling and help staff with UI-19 forms
  • Capture new hires, terminations, increases and deductions before cut-off
  • Submit monthly EMP201 returns and pay PAYE, UIF and SDL on eFiling

What you need

  • Experience on Sage 300 People, VIP, PaySpace or SimplePay
  • You keep salary information private under POPIA
  • Comfortable with Excel reconciliations
  • Reliable with deadlines that cannot move
  • At least 2 years of full-function payroll

Extra points for

  • SAPP registration as a Payroll Practitioner
  • Experience with medical aid and pension fund reconciliations

On offer

  • Structured increases linked to certification
  • Remote work outside payroll week
  • Group life and disability cover
  • Paid SAPP membership

Applying, step by step

  1. Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
  2. Keep copies of these ready to send: certified copy of your matric plus payroll qualification certificate.
  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 10 working days.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Gqeberha.

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

How to stand out

  • Mention EMP501 and IRP5 by name; employers want proof you can handle the year-end tax cycle.
  • Never attach real payslips from a past employer; blank out names if you use one as an example.

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Job details
SalaryR24 000 – R31 750/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationGqeberha, Eastern Cape
CategoryFinance & Accounting
Experience6+ years
Posted4 October 2026
Closing Date30 October 2026
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