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Payroll Administrator (JB5378)
Bryanston, Gauteng · Human ResourcesPayroll Administrator (JB5378)
Bryanston, Gauteng
Market Related (Negotiable)
Permanent
A leading international travel and destination management organisation is looking for a detail-focused and professional Payroll Administrator to join their Human Capital team in Bryanston. This role is responsible for ensuring the efficient and accurate handling of payroll administration for employees, working closely with the payroll team to process contracts, salary structures, employee records, and compliance documents. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting payroll audits, responding to employee queries, and maintaining documentation related to promotions, transfers, and employment changes, while upholding high standards of confidentiality and service excellence
Minimum Requirements:
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in payroll administration
Strong mathematical and calculation skills
Excellent attention to detail and high level of accuracy
Proficiency in SAGE 300 People (essential)
Solid knowledge of payroll regulations, tax laws, and accounting principles
Familiarity with South African labour legislation
Strong planning, analytical, and organisational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and discretion
Good interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
Strong sense of integrity, honesty, and professionalism
Duties and Responsibilities:
Submit all necessary payroll documentation timeously to the payroll team
Maintain up-to-date and accurate employee records
Ensure compliance with PAYE, UIF, and other statutory deductions
Prepare and distribute payroll reports and reconcile them with financial records
Handle employee and external payroll-related queries, including payslips, tax forms, and deductions
Provide VISA and staff loyalty letters as needed
Create and issue salary structures, employment contracts, increase letters, incentive/bonus letters, and other payroll-related documentation
Accurately process and submit changes in employee information, including addresses and banking details
Ensure that promotion and transfer letters are completed, signed, submitted, and filed
Review and verify variance reports
Address and resolve ESS (Employee Self-Service) queries
Please do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.
Kontak Recruitment Disclaimer:
Equal opportunity: All backgrounds are welcomed, with no bias. All are considered based on requirements.
Job specifics: Requirements mirror advertisement, duties may adjust for client needs.
Fair process: Fair assessment, only shortlisted candidates contacted due to volume.
Privacy: Data processed as per Privacy Policy. By applying, you agree to data handling. We safeguard applicant info.
Candidate verification: Candidates selected by the client are verified. False info may disqualify or end employment via the client.
Offer clarity: Advert is not a binding offer. Written offers based on pre-employment conditions.
No direct link: Advert is not tied to Kontak Recruitment. We assist in the employment process ONLY.
Applicant Responsibility: Upon applying, confirmation of receipt for a specific advert is given. If no confirmation is received, you must verify with Kontak Recruitment.
Bryanston, Gauteng
Market Related (Negotiable)
Permanent
A leading international travel and destination management organisation is looking for a detail-focused and professional Payroll Administrator to join their Human Capital team in Bryanston. This role is responsible for ensuring the efficient and accurate handling of payroll administration for employees, working closely with the payroll team to process contracts, salary structures, employee records, and compliance documents. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting payroll audits, responding to employee queries, and maintaining documentation related to promotions, transfers, and employment changes, while upholding high standards of confidentiality and service excellence
Minimum Requirements:
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in payroll administration
Strong mathematical and calculation skills
Excellent attention to detail and high level of accuracy
Proficiency in SAGE 300 People (essential)
Solid knowledge of payroll regulations, tax laws, and accounting principles
Familiarity with South African labour legislation
Strong planning, analytical, and organisational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and discretion
Good interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
Strong sense of integrity, honesty, and professionalism
Duties and Responsibilities:
Submit all necessary payroll documentation timeously to the payroll team
Maintain up-to-date and accurate employee records
Ensure compliance with PAYE, UIF, and other statutory deductions
Prepare and distribute payroll reports and reconcile them with financial records
Handle employee and external payroll-related queries, including payslips, tax forms, and deductions
Provide VISA and staff loyalty letters as needed
Create and issue salary structures, employment contracts, increase letters, incentive/bonus letters, and other payroll-related documentation
Accurately process and submit changes in employee information, including addresses and banking details
Ensure that promotion and transfer letters are completed, signed, submitted, and filed
Review and verify variance reports
Address and resolve ESS (Employee Self-Service) queries
Please do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.
Kontak Recruitment Disclaimer:
Equal opportunity: All backgrounds are welcomed, with no bias. All are considered based on requirements.
Job specifics: Requirements mirror advertisement, duties may adjust for client needs.
Fair process: Fair assessment, only shortlisted candidates contacted due to volume.
Privacy: Data processed as per Privacy Policy. By applying, you agree to data handling. We safeguard applicant info.
Candidate verification: Candidates selected by the client are verified. False info may disqualify or end employment via the client.
Offer clarity: Advert is not a binding offer. Written offers based on pre-employment conditions.
No direct link: Advert is not tied to Kontak Recruitment. We assist in the employment process ONLY.
Applicant Responsibility: Upon applying, confirmation of receipt for a specific advert is given. If no confirmation is received, you must verify with Kontak Recruitment.