Temporary Payroll Administrator – Bedfordview

About the role

This temporary position supports a payroll bureau in Bedfordview, processing payrolls for multiple clients while ensuring compliance with South African tax and labour legislation. The role demands accuracy, confidentiality and the ability to meet strict deadlines.

Key responsibilities

• Process weekly, bi‑weekly and monthly payrolls for several clients, including salaries, overtime, bonuses, commissions, leave pay and deductions.
• Maintain up‑to‑date employee payroll records and manage onboarding and termination processes.
• Ensure statutory compliance with SARS, UIF, PAYE, SDL, COIDA and submit EMP201, EMP501, IRP5 and year‑end tax filings.
• Generate payroll reports, monthly summaries and assist with audits and management reporting.
• Perform payroll reconciliations, variance checks and resolve any payroll discrepancies.

Required profile

• Matric (Grade 12) with a payroll qualification or certificate preferred.
• 3–5 years of payroll administration experience, ideally within a payroll bureau.
• Strong numerical accuracy, analytical ability and attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational, time‑management and client‑service skills.

Required skills

• Sage VIP Payroll or similar payroll system (e.g., Pastel Payroll).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• Familiarity with eFiling and EasyFile for statutory submissions.