Payroll Administrator

VIP Payroll Administrator (Temporary – Maternity Cover)

Position Title:

VIP Payroll Administrator

Location:

Boksburg Onsite (no remote work permitted)

Start Date:

4 May 2026
Contract Type:
Temporary (Maternity Cover)
Duration: 4 Months (until 18 September 2026)
Salary: R18 000 – R20 000 gross per month

Purpose of the Role

To take full responsibility for the accurate and timeous processing of weekly wages and monthly payroll on Sage VIP Classic (On-Premise), including statutory submissions and compliance, during a maternity cover period.

Payroll Environment

• Payroll System:
Sage VIP Classic (On-Premise)

• Modules:
No integrated HR, Leave, ESS, or Time & Attendance modules

• Clocking System: ERS (manual weekly prints; not integrated with VIP)

• Employees:

o Weekly wage earners (across different companies)

o Monthly paid disabled employees

• Payroll Type:
Primarily wages

• Bargaining Council:
None

• Allowances & Calculations:

o Shift allowances

o Night shift allowances

o Overtime calculations

Key Responsibilities

• Full payroll function for weekly wage payroll and monthly salaried payroll

• Capture and process weekly wages using manual clocking system reports

• Process overtime, shift allowances, and night shift allowances

• Ensure accurate payroll calculations and reconciliations

• EMP
201 submissions

• UIF submissions

• SARS eFiling submissions

• Month-end payroll processing

• Generate COIDA and WCA-related reports for submission to the relevant responsible party

• Maintain payroll records and ensure statutory compliance

• Resolve payroll queries professionally and efficiently

• Work closely with current Payroll Administrator during handover/overlap period

Minimum Requirements

• Proven experience working on Sage VIP Classic (On-Premise)

• Minimum 3–5 years payroll experience

• Strong experience in weekly wages payroll processing

• Experience with EMP
201 submissions and UIF submissions

• Working knowledge of SARS eFiling

• Experience processing shift, overtime, and allowance calculations

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Ability to work independently onsite

• Strong administrative and reconciliation skills

Competencies

• High level of confidentiality and integrity

• Strong numerical and analytical skills

• Ability to work under pressure in a deadline-driven environment

• Organised and structured approach to work

• Good communication skills

Additional Information

• This is a maternity cover position.

• There will be an overlap period with the current Payroll Administrator to ensure a smooth handover.

• The successful candidate must be available to start on 4 May 2026.

• The role is strictly onsite.