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Senior Payroll Practitioner (Multi-Company)

How2Apply Talent Network

Worcester, Western Cape

Full-time

Posted 1 day ago

Full-time Human Resources

R22 250 – R31 750/month

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Job Description

Payday is sacred, and at this retail head office in Worcester you'll make sure it lands right. This is a good step for someone who wants proper routine and a manager who notices good work.

The work is in Worcester, Western Cape, so you'll need a reliable way to get there every day. Hours are mostly Monday to Friday, with the odd Saturday in busy months.

What you'll actually do

Reconcile medical aid, pension and provident fund schedules.
Prepare EMP501 reconciliations and issue IRP5 certificates twice a year.
Calculate leave pay, notice pay and severance on terminations.
Answer staff payslip queries clearly and in private.
Declare UIF on uFiling and assist staff with UI-19 forms.
Keep payroll files and banking details secure under POPIA.
Process garnishee orders, loans and third-party deductions.

Must-haves

Sound knowledge of PAYE, UIF, SDL and the BCEA
Hands-on Sage 300 People, VIP, PaySpace or SimplePay
You triple-check figures before anything is paid
Matric plus a payroll, bookkeeping or HR qualification
Strong Excel, especially VLOOKUP and pivot tables
At least 2 years running a full payroll end to end

Extra points for

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

What you get

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

How to apply

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Worcester really suit you before you apply.
Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: a CV noting headcount and payroll software you ran plus certified copy of your SA ID or work permit.
Fill in the short form below with your name and a phone number you actually answer.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 9 working days.

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

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