Payroll and HR Administrator (SME)

How2Apply Talent Network
Welkom, Free State
Full-time
Posted 1 day ago
Full-time Finance & Accounting
R19 250 – R25 250/month
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Job Description

People get paid right and on time because of you at a security services company in Welkom. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

The work is in Welkom, Free State, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. The first two weeks are spent shadowing someone experienced.

The work, day to day

  • Run weekly and monthly payrolls and check the variance reports
  • Process garnishee orders and third-party deductions
  • Submit monthly EMP201 returns and pay PAYE, UIF and SDL on eFiling
  • Import clock-card data and check overtime against approved hours
  • Compile bi-annual EMP501 reconciliations and issue IRP5 certificates
  • Submit Compensation Fund returns of earnings
  • Calculate leave pay, notice pay and final pay under the BCEA

You'll need

  • Matric plus a payroll certificate or diploma
  • You keep salary information private under POPIA
  • Comfortable with Excel reconciliations
  • Experience on Sage 300 People, VIP, PaySpace or SimplePay
  • At least 2 years of full-function payroll
  • Sound knowledge of PAYE, UIF, SDL and the BCEA

Nice if you have

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

On offer

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

Applying, step by step

  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 matric, payroll qualification certificate plus list of payroll systems you have run, with headcount.
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  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 Welkom; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

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Tips to get shortlisted

  • Say how many employees you paid and how often, such as "1,200 weekly-paid staff on VIP"; volume matters.
  • Never attach real payslips from a past employer; blank out names if you use one as an example.

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Job details
SalaryR19 250 – R25 250/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationWelkom, Free State
CategoryFinance & Accounting
Experience2+ years
Posted12 November 2026
Closing Date11 December 2026
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