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Time and Attendance Officer (Biometrics)

How2Apply Talent Network

Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal

Full-time

Posted 4 hours ago

Full-time Human Resources

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Job Description

You'll run weekly and monthly payrolls for a manufacturing group in Richards Bay, accurate to the cent. You don't need to be the loudest person in the room, just the one others can count on.

Location: Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first. Weekend work is on a roster, so you won't be on every weekend.

What you'll actually do

Process garnishee orders, loans and third-party deductions.
Keep payroll files and banking details secure under POPIA.
Answer staff payslip queries clearly and in private.
Declare UIF on uFiling and assist staff with UI-19 forms.
Calculate leave pay, notice pay and severance on terminations.
Submit the monthly EMP201 on SARS eFiling and pay PAYE, UIF and SDL.
Capture new hires, terminations and changes on Sage 300 People or VIP.

Must-haves

Strong Excel, especially VLOOKUP and pivot tables
At least 2 years running a full payroll end to end
You triple-check figures before anything is paid
Trusted with confidential salary data

Helpful, not essential

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
Study assistance for payroll certification
Medical aid and retirement fund

How to apply

Read the "What you need" list above. If you tick most of it, go ahead and apply.
Have the following on hand (clear photos on your phone are fine at first): references from a finance or HR manager plus certified copy of your SA ID or work permit.
Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 9 working days.

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

Applying is free. Nobody from How2Apply will ever ask you to pay for anything to get this job.

Before you hit apply

Mention every SARS submission you have done yourself; recruiters ask about EMP501 recons in the first call.
Put headcount, pay frequencies and software at the top of your CV (for example "900 staff, weekly and monthly, VIP").