Payroll Administrator
Reference No: 2434910366 | Cape Town, South Africa | Posted on: 27 March 2025
The Salaries and wages department requires a process-driven, attentive to detail and organized individual to join their team. This position requires an efficient individual who is able to work in a fast paced environment and is able to meet deadlines.
Duties & responsibilities include but are not limited to:
To accurately and timeously process the SA Metal payroll of 1250+ employees
Accurately process timesheets ensuring deadlines are met
Accurately calculate overtime and leave payments
To ensure third party deductions are processed and payments are made by a specific date
Process statutory deductions i.t.o. PAYE, UIF, WCA, etc.
Maintain payroll records in terms of statutory requirements.
Calculating allowances, shift payments and pay increase
Answering staff queries about timesheets or pay slips
Liaise with Human Capital on wage and HR concerns
Proactive approach to payroll processing
Qualifying Criteria:
Matric or equivalent
Accsys PeopleWare experience advantageous
Computer literacy essential (Microsoft Office) – create spreadsheets, communicate with e-mail, compile reports and present data in tabulated form, numerical and descriptive accuracy essential
Telephone etiquette
Working knowledge of Time & Attendance software
5-6 years of experience processing payroll for a large organization
Experience of working in a service orientated division and environment
Qualifying Attributes
Good communication skills both written and verbal
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Prepared to work overtime when required
Ability to multi-task and manage a demanding workload in a pressurized environment
Ability to effectively communicate with people on all levels
Be self-motivated and results driven
Disciplined in following procedures when executing tasks
Planning, decision making and analytical skills
Be assertive and have a mature approach
Be able to work both independently and in a team
Good time management skills
High work standards
Be organised
Logical and detail orientated methodologies
Commitment to a strong business ethic and integrity
We regret that it is not possible to contact all unsuccessful applicants. Applicants who have not been contacted within fourteen (14) days from the date of their submission should consider their application unsuccessful.
Please note that the successful candidate will receive a formal, written offer of employment after all applicable pre-employment checks have been completed. This offer will only be valid if it is signed by a company representative authorised to make such an offer. Representations made on behalf of the company in any other form do not constitute valid offers of employment and should not be construed as such.