Payroll Administrator – Office of Health Standards Compliance

About the role

The Office of Health Standards Compliance is seeking a Payroll Administrator to manage its remuneration policies and payroll processes. The successful candidate will ensure accurate payroll administration for all staff, including benefits, deductions and statutory compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Implement OHSC remuneration policies and administer payroll systems.
• Register new employees, update payroll records and process payroll runs.
• Manage employee leave, housing allowance, medical aid, pension, PAYE, UIF claims and bonus payments.
• Process salary increases, terminations and board members’ fees.
• Support payroll audits, generate payroll reports and maintain systematic filing.
• Liaise with third‑party payroll service providers and reconcile leave balances.
• Administer mobile communication contracts, monitor usage and handle invoicing.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or National Diploma in Finance, Accounting, Cost and Management Accounting or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of payroll administration experience covering employee benefits.
• At least 2 years of hands‑on experience with Sage 300, VIP payroll or SAP payroll software.
• Strong communication abilities and proficient computer skills, including Excel.

Required skills

• Sage 300 payroll system
• VIP payroll software
• SAP payroll software
• Microsoft Excel