Payroll Bureau Consultant

You'll run weekly and monthly payrolls for a labour-heavy mining contractor in Durban Central, 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 Durban Central. Relocation is not covered for this one. There's a probation period of three months before the contract is confirmed.

• Answer staff payslip queries clearly and in private
• Release the salary bank file for authorisation
• Submit monthly EMP201 returns and pay PAYE, UIF and SDL on eFiling
• Capture new hires, terminations, increases and deductions before cut-off
• Compile bi-annual EMP501 reconciliations and issue IRP5 certificates
• Process garnishee orders and third-party deductions
• Calculate leave pay, notice pay and final pay under the BCEA

• Experience on Sage 300 People, VIP, PaySpace or SimplePay
• Matric plus a payroll certificate or diploma
• At least 2 years of full-function payroll
• Sound knowledge of PAYE, UIF, SDL and the BCEA

• Experience with medical aid and pension fund reconciliations
• Knowledge of employment equity and WSP reporting
• SAPP registration as a Payroll Practitioner

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

• Mention EMP501 and IRP5 by name; employers want proof you can handle the year-end tax cycle.
• Say how many employees you paid and how often, such as "1,200 weekly-paid staff on VIP"; volume matters.