Payroll Administrator

A well-established organisation is seeking an experienced and meticulous Payroll Administrator to manage its payroll function on a 4-month fixed-term maternity cover contract from October until January 2026. This is a full time in office position. The role is based in Marlboro, Sandton. Proven Payrol experience coupled with SAGE 300 is non negotiable.

Payroll Processing: Capture, maintain, and process payroll information for approximately 500 permanent, temporary, and casual employees across 9 distinct companies, ensuring all strict deadlines are met.

Benefits & Deductions Administration: Administer company benefits (Retirement Annuity, Pension, Provident Fund, and Medical Aid), reconcile monthly schedules for payment, and accurately process garnishee and maintenance orders.

Reporting & Reconciliations: Generate monthly payroll reports, investigate variances, prepare monthly salary journals for the Finance Department, and reconcile payroll-related balance sheet accounts.

Payroll Admin & Queries: Process employee appointments, terminations, transfers, and salary adjustments while handling internal payroll queries professionally and maintaining absolute confidentiality.

• 3-5 years of solid payroll administration experience, ideally managing large employee complements (400+ staff).
• Advanced, hands‑on working proficiency in Sage 300 Payroll is essential.
• Strong understanding of overtime calculations, incentives, allowances, third‑party deductions, and South African payroll legislation.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel with strong reconciliation and reporting skills.
• High level of numerical accuracy, sharp attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• 5-month fixed-term maternity cover contract from August until December 2026