Minimum Requirements

• Matric (Grade 12). 
• A relevant Degree (NQF L7)/ Diploma (NQF L6), plus a Payroll Qualification/ Certification. 
• 5 years relevant End to End payroll specialist experience in an organisation with minimum of 350 employees. (please specify the number of employees on your CV).
• 3 years payroll systems experience in Sage Payroll and/or Premier. 
• 3 years payroll reconciliations and third-party payments experience. 
• 3 years payroll experience in SARS Bi-annual and Year-end submission.

Competency Requirements

• Proficiency in Sage People 300 and Payroll software is a must-have. 
• A deep understanding of payroll systems and the acumen to drive process improvements. 
• Mastery of Excel for robust data analysis and reporting. 
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience in a complex payroll environment 
• Knowledge of pension fund requirements and compliance 
• Communication (writing, verbal and listening) skills. 
• Proficiency in MS Office. 
• In-depth knowledge of Income Tax Legislation, BCEA, Employment Equity and Labour Relations 
• Experience in Statutory reporting.

Principal Accountability and Key Performance Areas

• Process all payroll requests for the organisation. 
• Be the guardian of employee data integrity within the Payroll System. 
• Timeous and accurate capturing of employee data in respect of engagements, terminations, transfers, and promotions on Sage People 300 and Payroll. 
• Preparing monthly payroll journals and reconciling reports. 
• Manage relationships with employees, service providers, IT operations and Finance. 
• Manage identified risks through appropriate interventions. 
• Prepare SARS Bi-annual and submit on time that includes the completion of IRP 5 and IT3a and yearend process. 
• Completion of IRP 501 recons and year end recons on Easy-file system. 
• Submission for UIF monthly. 
• Process Workman Compensation payment. 
• Maintain Remuneration Policies. 
• Manage employee benefits platform for pension fund and medical aid. 
• Manage Statutory and third-party Payments. 
• Liaise with internal and external auditors for payroll section

All interested applicants should forward their application letter, together with detailed Curriculum Vitae and copies of qualifications