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Payroll Clerk (Weekly Paid Staff)

How2Apply Talent Network

Mbombela, Mpumalanga

Full-time

Posted 1 day ago

Full-time Human Resources

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Job Description

This payroll bureau in Mbombela needs someone who knows payroll tax and SARS inside out. Expect to be trusted with real work from your first week.

The site is in Mbombela; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

What your day looks like

Process garnishee orders, loans and third-party deductions.
Capture new hires, terminations and changes on Sage 300 People or VIP.
Calculate leave pay, notice pay and severance on terminations.
Prepare EMP501 reconciliations and issue IRP5 certificates twice a year.
Import clock-card data and check overtime against the BCEA limits.
Reconcile medical aid, pension and provident fund schedules.

You'll need

Strong Excel, especially VLOOKUP and pivot tables
At least 2 years running a full payroll end to end
Hands-on Sage 300 People, VIP, PaySpace or SimplePay
Trusted with confidential salary data
Matric plus a payroll, bookkeeping or HR qualification

On offer

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

How to apply

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Mbombela really suit you before you apply.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: your payroll or accounting qualification plus certified copy of your SA ID or work permit.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 6 working days, usually by phone.

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

Before you hit apply

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.