The Role
Process monthly payroll, reconcile time and attendance data, maintain employee records, calculate statutory deductions, submit South African payroll returns, reconcile payroll reports to the general ledger, resolve employee queries, support audits, and assist with HR administration while protecting confidential information.
Summary Generated by Built In
Job Purpose
Advius is seeking a
detail-oriented and reliable Payroll Administrator to join our client's HR
department in Pretoria East. The successful candidate will be responsible for
accurate and timeous processing of payroll, management of time and attendance
data, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Process monthly payroll accurately and
on time, from data collection through to final payslips
- Capture and reconcile time and
attendance records (clock-in/clock-out data, leave, overtime)
- Maintain accurate employee payroll
records and update changes (new hires, terminations, salary adjustments,
banking details)
- Calculate and process statutory
deductions (PAYE, UIF, SDL) and third-party payments
- Prepare and submit statutory returns
(EMP201, EMP501, UI-19, etc.)
- Reconcile payroll reports against
general ledger and resolve discrepancies
- Respond to employee payroll queries
professionally and confidentially
- Assist with payroll audits and provide
documentation as required
- Maintain strict confidentiality of all
payroll and employee information
- Support the HR department with general
administrative duties as needed
Requirements
Key Requirements
- Matric (Grade 12) essential; a relevant
qualification in Payroll, Finance, or HR advantageous
- Minimum 2–3 years' experience in a
payroll administration role
- Must reside in or around Pretoria-East
- Proven experience with time and
attendance systems
- Excellent proficiency in MS Excel
- Solid understanding of South African
payroll legislation (BCEA, PAYE, UIF, SDL) preferred
- Experience with payroll software
- Strong numerical accuracy and attention
to detail
- Excellent organisational and
time-management skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet
strict monthly deadlines
- High level of integrity and discretion
with confidential information
- Own, reliable transport preferred
Core Competencies
- Analytical thinking
- Deadline-driven
- Strong communication skills
- Team player with ability to work
independently
Skills Required
- Matric (Grade 12)
- 2-3 years of experience in payroll administration
- Residence in or around Pretoria East
- Experience with time and attendance systems
- Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Understanding of South African payroll legislation, including BCEA, PAYE, UIF, and SDL
- Experience with payroll software
- Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet strict monthly deadlines
- High integrity and discretion with confidential information
- Relevant qualification in Payroll, Finance, or HR
- Own reliable transport
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The Company
What We Do
Advius Group helps CEOs, CHROs, and C-suite members build executive teams that perform as an integrated system. They combine executive search with a structured integration program to accelerate time-to-impact and de-risk leadership transitions.
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