Payroll Officer (VIP Payroll)

How2Apply Talent Network
Secunda, Mpumalanga
Full-time
Posted 4 hours ago
Full-time Finance & Accounting
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Job Description

Accurate payslips, clean tax filings and happy staff: that's the job at a labour-heavy mining contractor in Secunda. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

The site is in Secunda; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying. Hours are mostly Monday to Friday, with the odd Saturday in busy months.

What you'll actually do

  • Capture new hires, terminations, increases and deductions before cut-off
  • Answer staff payslip queries clearly and in private
  • Calculate leave pay, notice pay and final pay under the BCEA
  • Run weekly and monthly payrolls and check the variance reports
  • Compile bi-annual EMP501 reconciliations and issue IRP5 certificates

Must-haves

  • Matric plus a payroll certificate or diploma
  • Sound knowledge of PAYE, UIF, SDL and the BCEA
  • Experience on Sage 300 People, VIP, PaySpace or SimplePay
  • At least 2 years of full-function payroll
  • Reliable with deadlines that cannot move

Nice if you have

  • SAPP registration as a Payroll Practitioner
  • Knowledge of employment equity and WSP reporting

On offer

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

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, payroll qualification certificate plus list of payroll systems you have run, with headcount.
  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.

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

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

Tips to get shortlisted

  • 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
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeFull-time
LocationSecunda, Mpumalanga
CategoryFinance & Accounting
Experience3+ years
Posted28 September 2026
Closing Date2 November 2026
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