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Payroll Officer (VIP Premier)

How2Apply Talent Network

Welkom, Free State

Full-time

Posted 1 day ago

Full-time Human Resources

R23 000 – R31 250/month

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Job Description

You'll run weekly and monthly payrolls for a farming enterprise in Welkom, accurate to the cent. It suits someone who likes knowing exactly what a good day's work looks like.

Location: Welkom, Free State. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

The work, day to day

Answer staff payslip queries clearly and in private.
Prepare EMP501 reconciliations and issue IRP5 certificates twice a year.
Reconcile medical aid, pension and provident fund schedules.
Keep payroll files and banking details secure under POPIA.
Submit the monthly EMP201 on SARS eFiling and pay PAYE, UIF and SDL.

Must-haves

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

Extra points for

SAPA (South African Payroll Association) membership or certification
Multi-company or multi-country payroll exposure
ETI claim experience

On offer

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

How to apply for this job

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Welkom really suit you before you apply.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: certified copy of your SA ID or work permit plus a CV noting headcount and payroll software you ran.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 8 working days.

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

Before you hit apply

Mention every SARS submission you have done yourself; recruiters ask about EMP501 recons in the first call.
Be ready for a practical test calculating PAYE and overtime; take a calculator you know well.