Payroll Officer

Job title:

Payroll Officer

Location:

Head Office

Preference will be given to employees from the designated groups in line with the provisions of the Employment Equity Act, No. 55 of 1998 (and any amendments thereto), Booyco Electronics internal recruitment policy as well the Companys Employment Equity Plans

Main Purpose of the Job

Booyco Electronics is seeking a skilled Payroll Officer to take full ownership of the end-to-end payroll function for our group of companies. This critical role covers both wages and salaries across seven entities and requires expertise in Sage 300 People, SARS compliance, MEIBC regulations, and benefits administration.

Education, experience and competencies

• Matric (Grade 12) essential;
  Diploma/Certificate in Payroll, Accounting, or HR advantageous.
• 3–5 years experience in full-function payroll, including MEIBC wages processing and group of company's exposure.
• Systems:
  Proficiency in Sage 300 People (essential); advanced Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs).
• Knowledge:
  Strong understanding of SARS compliance (PAYE, UIF, SDL), MEIBC Main Agreement, BCEA, LRA, and Income Tax Act.
• Experience with employee benefits administration (medical aid, pension, provident funds).
• High attention to detail, confidentiality, and integrity.

Responsibilities

Payroll Processing (Full Function)

Administer monthly salaries and weekly/monthly wages across multiple entities.

Capture and validate overtime, allowances, deductions, and leave transactions.

Ensure MEIBC-related wage rules are applied correctly.

Reconcile payroll with timesheets, BECS clocking, and claims before final sign-off.

Prepare accurate payslips and payroll reports.

Compliance & Statutory Submissions

Administer PAYE, UIF, SDL, and other statutory deductions.

Compile and submit EMP
201, EMP
501, IRP5, and IT3(a) returns.

Ensure compliance with MEIBC Main Agreement provisions (rates, overtime, leave pay, provident/sick pay funds).

Submit monthly MEIBC returns and liaise with officials on compliance queries.

Maintain alignment with BCEA, LRA, OHSA, and all relevant labour legislation.

Reporting & Administration

Generate payroll journals and financial reports for Finance.

Provide monthly/quarterly payroll reports (headcount, overtime, leave liability, etc.).

Maintain accurate employee master data and update benefits, deductions, and contracts.

Support & Stakeholder Engagement

Resolve payroll queries professionally and timeously.

Collaborate with HR on employee lifecycle changes (new hires, promotions, terminations).

Liaise with Finance on payroll reconciliations and payments.