Payroll Administrator – Permanent, Pretoria

About the role

Zutari is looking for a Payroll Administrator to join its Finance team in Pretoria. This permanent, office‑based position focuses on processing payroll, maintaining employee records, handling statutory deductions and producing payroll reports. The role is ideal for candidates with solid payroll experience and strong numerical and administrative abilities.

Key responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll inputs and changes
• Capture new hires, terminations, leave and deductions
• Maintain accurate employee payroll records
• Process statutory and third‑party deductions
• Perform payroll and financial reconciliations
• Investigate and correct payroll discrepancies
• Prepare payroll and statutory reports
• Assist employees with payroll queries
• Support onboarding and off‑boarding activities
• Prepare documentation for audits

Required profile

• National Diploma in Finance or a related field
• 2+ years of payroll administration experience
• Experience with payroll systems and HRIS
• Knowledge of payroll legislation and statutory deductions
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail
• Good communication and customer‑service skills

Required skills

• Payroll systems
• HRIS
• Microsoft Excel (intermediate‑advanced)
• Microsoft Office suite

What we offer

• Permanent employment with Zutari
• Professional finance and payroll experience
• Experience with payroll and HRIS systems
• Exposure to payroll compliance and reporting
• Opportunities to develop finance and administration skills