how2apply

Senior Payroll Practitioner (Multi-Company) – Experienced

How2Apply Talent Network

Epping, Western Cape

Full-time

Posted 3 hours ago

Full-time Human Resources

Apply for this job

Job Description

Behind every correct payslip at this security services company in Epping is a careful payroll person. If you like clear targets and knowing where you stand, this is for you.

Location: Epping, Western Cape. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

The work, day to day

Prepare EMP501 reconciliations and issue IRP5 certificates twice a year.
Reconcile medical aid, pension and provident fund schedules.
Declare UIF on uFiling and assist staff with UI-19 forms.
Run the payroll, check variances and get sign-off before cut-off.
Answer staff payslip queries clearly and in private.
Submit the monthly EMP201 on SARS eFiling and pay PAYE, UIF and SDL.

You'll need

Strong Excel, especially VLOOKUP and pivot tables
Sound knowledge of PAYE, UIF, SDL and the BCEA
SARS eFiling and EMP501 reconciliations without supervision
Matric plus a payroll, bookkeeping or HR qualification
Trusted with confidential salary data

Extra points for

ETI claim experience
SAPA (South African Payroll Association) membership or certification

What's in it for you

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

Applying, step by step

Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
Keep copies of these ready to send: a CV noting headcount and payroll software you ran, certified copy of your SA ID or work permit plus your payroll or accounting qualification.
Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 8 working days.

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

Tips to get shortlisted

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.