Payroll Specialist – Automotive & Auto Parts (750 Employees)

About the role

Our client, a leading auto‑parts company in Germiston, is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to own the full payroll function for roughly 750 employees. The role requires independent work, strong payroll knowledge and familiarity with the MIBCO collective agreement.

Key responsibilities

• Manage end‑to‑end payroll processing for approximately 750 staff members.
• Process salaries and all payroll‑related transactions accurately and on schedule.
• Interpret and apply the MIBCO Trade Union Collective Agreement.
• Administer medical aid reconciliations and employee changes.
• Prepare statutory returns and ensure tax compliance.
• Maintain data integrity across multiple payroll datasets and generate accurate reports.
• Post payroll journals to the General Ledger and reconcile accounts.
• Coordinate with third‑party providers and internal stakeholders.
• Oversee employee onboarding and exiting payroll requirements.
• Develop, implement and maintain payroll policies and procedures.

Required profile

• Relevant degree or diploma; BCom Accounting preferred.
• Proven experience as a Payroll Specialist or Senior Payroll Administrator.
• Experience managing large payrolls (500+ employees), preferably in automotive or high‑volume environments.
• Strong knowledge of South African payroll legislation and MIBCO collective agreements.
• Hands‑on experience with medical aid administration and reconciliations.

Required skills

• Sage 300 People payroll system.
• Advanced Excel and data‑management capabilities.
• Bookkeeping and accounting fundamentals.
• Payroll journal processing and General Ledger posting.
• Medical aid administration.
• Understanding of South African payroll legislation.

What we offer

• CTC range between R40 000 and R55 000 plus an incentive bonus.