Weekly Wages Clerk (Mining Contractor) – Permanent

How2Apply Talent Network
Harrismith, Free State
Full-time
Posted 2 hours ago
Full-time Finance & Accounting
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Job Description

You'll run weekly and monthly payrolls for a labour-heavy mining contractor in Harrismith, from clock data to bank file. It's a practical job: you'll see what you got done before you go home.

You'll report in Harrismith. Relocation is not covered for this one.

The work, day to day

  • Release the salary bank file for authorisation
  • Answer staff payslip queries clearly and in private
  • Submit monthly EMP201 returns and pay PAYE, UIF and SDL on eFiling
  • Process garnishee orders and third-party deductions
  • Compile bi-annual EMP501 reconciliations and issue IRP5 certificates

What you need

  • Sound knowledge of PAYE, UIF, SDL and the BCEA
  • You keep salary information private under POPIA
  • Comfortable with Excel reconciliations
  • Experience on Sage 300 People, VIP, PaySpace or SimplePay

What's in it for you

  • Paid SAPP membership
  • Structured increases linked to certification
  • Group life and disability cover

Applying, step by step

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Keep copies of these ready to send: payroll qualification certificate plus list of payroll systems you have run, with headcount.
  3. Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
  4. If you're shortlisted you'll hear from us within 10 working days, usually by phone.

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Tips to get shortlisted

  • Say how many employees you paid and how often, such as "1,200 weekly-paid staff on VIP"; volume matters.
  • Mention EMP501 and IRP5 by name; employers want proof you can handle the year-end tax cycle.

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Job details
SalaryDiscussed at interview
Job TypeFull-time
LocationHarrismith, Free State
CategoryFinance & Accounting
Experience2+ years
Posted11 October 2026
Closing Date11 November 2026
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