Administrative Assistant; Payroll Support; ZR__JOB

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd | Permanent

Pretoria, South Africa | Posted on 13/10/2026

Seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized

Administrative Assistant to provide day-to-day administrative support to the Payroll department.

This role is currently administration-focused,with the opportunity to develop into a Payroll Administrator position in thefuture. Candidates with strong Excel skills and an interest in payroll administration will be highly regarded.

• Assist with the preparation and compilation of payroll reports.
• Maintain and update electronic records and documentation.
• Manage email correspondence and administrative tasks as required.
• Assist with various internal administration projects and support functions.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of company data and records.

• Compile, update and distribute reports as required.
• Extract and analyse information using Microsoft Excel.
• Assist management with report preparation and data reconciliation.
• Generate ad hoc reports when requested.

• Assist with payroll-related administrative duties.
• Support the payroll function internally.
• Provide administrative assistance relating to employee information and payroll records.
• Opportunity to transition into a more dedicated payroll administration role over time.

• Grade 12 / Matric.
• Previous administration experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including:
• VLOOKUPs (advantage)
• Formulas and data analysis
• Macros (highly advantageous)
• Strong numerical and analytical ability.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.

• Previous payroll administration exposure.
• Experience with UI19 submissions and payroll reporting.