Payroll Administrator

Red Ember Recruitment is seeking a meticulous and experienced Payroll Administrator to join our client’s team based in Plattekloof. This role is ideally suited to a payroll professional who is deadline-driven, highly accurate, and confident managing the full payroll function within a structured environment.

• Ensure all payroll processing on Sage 300 is completed accurately and within required deadlines.
• Complete full month-end payroll procedures timeously.
• Import payroll batches correctly and without delays.
• Process and distribute payslips and IRP5s in accordance with statutory requirements.
• Execute salary adjustments accurately based on approved instructions.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to resolve payroll queries professionally and within agreed turnaround times.
• Proactively follow up to obtain outstanding payroll information to ensure smooth processing.
• Submit all required payroll reports accurately and on schedule.
• Prepare payroll-related Income Statement and Balance Sheet items monthly, ensuring accuracy to management reporting level.
• Maintain payroll filing and scanning systems in an organised, accurate, and up-to-date manner.
• Perform ad hoc payroll duties as required, ensuring all tasks meet quality and deadline standard.

• Relevant Accounting, Payroll, or Human Resources Diploma (or an equivalent qualification)
• 3–5 years’ experience in a similar payroll‑focused role.
• Experience working with payroll systems (preferably Sage 300)
• Solid understanding of statutory requirements, including PAYE, UIF, SDL, and relevant labour legislation
• Proven experience working with large volumes of payroll data.
• Demonstrated ability to meet strict deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience in handling confidential employee information with discretion and professionalism.
• Strong relationship‑management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Hands‑on experience with HRIS and payroll systems (preferably Sage 300)
• Strong report‑writing skills (advantageous)
• Solid numerical and analytical ability with the capacity to identify errors.
• Good working knowledge of labour legislation.
• Effective time‑management skills.
• Ability to manage and maintain confidential information.
• Strong problem‑solving abilities.
• Advanced computer literacy, including proficient MS Excel skills and the ability to learn and utilise company personnel systems.