Senior Payroll Practitioner (Multi-Company)

How2Apply Talent Network
Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng
Full-time
Posted 1 day ago
Full-time Human Resources
R24 500 – R31 750/month
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Job Description

Payday is sacred, and at this retail head office in Vanderbijlpark you'll make sure it lands right. This role rewards consistency more than flash.

This post is in Vanderbijlpark (Gauteng). Please only apply if you can travel there daily.

The work, day to day

  • Process garnishee orders, loans and third-party deductions.
  • 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.
  • Keep payroll files and banking details secure under POPIA.
  • Submit the monthly EMP201 on SARS eFiling and pay PAYE, UIF and SDL.
  • Run the payroll, check variances and get sign-off before cut-off.

You'll need

  • Sound knowledge of PAYE, UIF, SDL and the BCEA
  • You triple-check figures before anything is paid
  • Strong Excel, especially VLOOKUP and pivot tables
  • SARS eFiling and EMP501 reconciliations without supervision
  • Hands-on Sage 300 People, VIP, PaySpace or SimplePay

On offer

  • Study assistance for payroll certification
  • 13th cheque
  • Hybrid work outside month-end week

How to apply

  1. Make sure the role, the hours and working in Vanderbijlpark really suit you before you apply.
  2. Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): a CV noting headcount and payroll software you ran, references from a finance or HR manager plus your payroll or accounting qualification.
  3. Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
  4. 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 Vanderbijlpark; 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").
  • Mention every SARS submission you have done yourself; recruiters ask about EMP501 recons in the first call.

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Job details
SalaryR24 500 – R31 750/month
Job TypeFull-time
LocationVanderbijlpark, Gauteng
CategoryHuman Resources
Experience4+ years
Posted17 October 2026
Closing Date20 November 2026
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