Payroll Administrator (AN 146)

About the role

Our client is a professional financial services firm that provides accounting, taxation, payroll, trust services and business advisory solutions. They are looking for a diligent Payroll Administrator to manage payroll for 60‑90 employees and ensure compliance with South African labour and tax regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Communicate with clients via phone and email, handling all payroll‑related queries.
• Collect required documentation, organise it on the server and maintain the server according to the organisational chart.
• Ensure compliance with labour laws and tax regulations, including PAYE, UIF and COIDA/WCA.
• Perform weekly and monthly payroll calculations and generate payslips.
• Submit statutory returns such as EMP201, EMP501, UIF registrations and submissions, COIDA/WCA registrations and submissions.
• Handle new company registrations, beneficial‑ownership submissions, annual returns, company amendments and related documentation.
• Meet all monthly deadlines consistently.

Required profile

• Certificate or diploma in payroll, business or finance.
• 2–3 years of hands‑on payroll experience.
• Ability to manage payroll for 60‑90 employees with extreme attention to detail.
• Strong time‑management skills to meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills for calm and clear client interactions.

Required skills

• Proficiency in computerized payroll systems.
• Knowledge of tax calculations and statutory returns.
• Understanding of South African labour regulations (PAYE, UIF, COIDA/WCA).