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Payroll Officer (VIP Premier)

How2Apply Talent Network

Durban Central, KwaZulu-Natal

Contract

Posted 1 day ago

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Job Description

Behind every correct payslip at this manufacturing group in Durban Central is a careful payroll person. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

You'll report in Durban Central. Relocation is not covered for this one. Overtime comes up in peak season and is paid.

What you'll actually do

Process garnishee orders, loans and third-party deductions.
Capture new hires, terminations and changes on Sage 300 People or VIP.
Run the payroll, check variances and get sign-off before cut-off.
Declare UIF on uFiling and assist staff with UI-19 forms.
Submit the monthly EMP201 on SARS eFiling and pay PAYE, UIF and SDL.

You'll need

SARS eFiling and EMP501 reconciliations without supervision
Sound knowledge of PAYE, UIF, SDL and the BCEA
You triple-check figures before anything is paid
At least 2 years running a full payroll end to end
Trusted with confidential salary data
Hands-on Sage 300 People, VIP, PaySpace or SimplePay

What you get

Study assistance for payroll certification
Hybrid work outside month-end week
13th cheque
Medical aid and retirement fund

How to apply

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): a CV noting headcount and payroll software you ran plus references from a finance or HR manager.
Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 6 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Durban Central; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

How2Apply never charges you to apply, for training, for uniforms or for a "placement fee". If anyone asks you for money, it is a scam.

How to stand out

Put headcount, pay frequencies and software at the top of your CV (for example "900 staff, weekly and monthly, VIP").
Be ready for a practical test calculating PAYE and overtime; take a calculator you know well.