Payroll Clerk (Sage 300 People, Weekly Paid Staff) – Experienced

How2Apply Talent Network
Sandton, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 1 day ago
Full-time Finance & Accounting
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Job Description

People get paid right and on time because of you at a labour-heavy mining contractor in Sandton. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

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

What your day looks like

  • Run weekly and monthly payrolls and check the variance reports
  • Answer staff payslip queries clearly and in private
  • Declare UIF on uFiling and help staff with UI-19 forms
  • Calculate leave pay, notice pay and final pay under the BCEA
  • Compile bi-annual EMP501 reconciliations and issue IRP5 certificates

You'll need

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

Helpful, not essential

  • Bargaining council wage experience, such as MIBCO or the security sector
  • SAPP registration as a Payroll Practitioner
  • Knowledge of employment equity and WSP reporting

On offer

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

How to apply

  1. Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: 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. Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 9 working days.

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

  • 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
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeFull-time
LocationSandton, Gauteng
CategoryFinance & Accounting
Experience4+ years
Posted10 October 2026
Closing Date9 November 2026
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