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Time and Attendance Officer (Biometrics) – Experienced

How2Apply Talent Network

Johannesburg CBD, Gauteng

Full-time

Posted 49 min ago

Full-time Human Resources

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Job Description

Payday is sacred, and at this payroll bureau in Johannesburg CBD you'll make sure it lands right. You'll work with a small crew, so being easy to work with matters as much as skill.

Location: Johannesburg CBD, Gauteng. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

What your day looks like

Capture new hires, terminations and changes on Sage 300 People or VIP.
Answer staff payslip queries clearly and in private.
Run the payroll, check variances and get sign-off before cut-off.
Calculate leave pay, notice pay and severance on terminations.
Submit the monthly EMP201 on SARS eFiling and pay PAYE, UIF and SDL.
Process garnishee orders, loans and third-party deductions.

What you need

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

Extra points for

SAPA (South African Payroll Association) membership or certification
Bargaining council levy and wage-rate experience

What you get

13th cheque
Hybrid work outside month-end week
Medical aid and retirement fund

How to apply

Make sure the role, the hours and working in Johannesburg CBD really suit you before you apply.
Keep copies of these ready to send: certified copy of your SA ID or work permit, references from a finance or HR manager plus your payroll or accounting qualification.
Send your details with the form below. Add one or two lines about similar work you've done.
Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 6 working days.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Johannesburg CBD.

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.

How to stand out

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.