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Payroll Officer (VIP Premier)

How2Apply Talent Network

East London, Eastern Cape

Full-time

Posted 1 hour ago

Full-time Human Resources

R25 500 – R36 000/month

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Job Description

Behind every correct payslip at this hospital group in East London is a careful payroll person. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

Location: East London, Eastern Cape. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

What you'll actually do

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

You'll need

You triple-check figures before anything is paid
Matric plus a payroll, bookkeeping or HR qualification
SARS eFiling and EMP501 reconciliations without supervision
Strong Excel, especially VLOOKUP and pivot tables
Sound knowledge of PAYE, UIF, SDL and the BCEA

Helpful, not essential

SAPA (South African Payroll Association) membership or certification
Multi-company or multi-country payroll exposure
Bargaining council levy and wage-rate experience

On offer

13th cheque
Study assistance for payroll certification
Medical aid and retirement fund

How to apply for this job

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: a CV noting headcount and payroll software you ran, certified copy of your SA ID or work permit plus references from a finance or HR manager.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 7 working days.

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

Tips to get shortlisted

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.