Time and Attendance Officer (Biometrics)

How2Apply Talent Network
Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal
Full-time
Posted 5 hours ago
Full-time Human Resources
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Job Description

Payday is sacred, and at this retail head office in Umhlanga 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.

Location: Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal. Applicants who already live in the area get looked at first.

What you'll actually do

  • Run the payroll, check variances and get sign-off before cut-off.
  • Prepare EMP501 reconciliations and issue IRP5 certificates twice a year.
  • Reconcile medical aid, pension and provident fund schedules.
  • Submit the monthly EMP201 on SARS eFiling and pay PAYE, UIF and SDL.
  • Import clock-card data and check overtime against the BCEA limits.
  • Declare UIF on uFiling and assist staff with UI-19 forms.
  • Capture new hires, terminations and changes on Sage 300 People or VIP.

What you need

  • Hands-on Sage 300 People, VIP, PaySpace or SimplePay
  • SARS eFiling and EMP501 reconciliations without supervision
  • Strong Excel, especially VLOOKUP and pivot tables
  • Matric plus a payroll, bookkeeping or HR qualification
  • You triple-check figures before anything is paid

Helpful, not essential

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

What's in it for you

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

How to apply for this job

  1. Make sure the role, the hours and working in Umhlanga really suit you before you apply.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: your payroll or accounting qualification, a CV noting headcount and payroll software you ran plus certified copy of your SA ID or work permit.
  3. Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
  4. Watch for a call or WhatsApp from How2Apply over the next 6 working days.

How2Apply recruits for this position on behalf of hiring employers around Umhlanga; applications go into our talent pool and shortlisted candidates are introduced directly.

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

How to stand out

  • Mention every SARS submission you have done yourself; recruiters ask about EMP501 recons in the first call.
  • Be ready for a practical test calculating PAYE and overtime; take a calculator you know well.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeFull-time
LocationUmhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal
CategoryHuman Resources
Experience7+ years
Posted8 October 2026
Closing Date6 November 2026
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