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Payroll Administrator

Johannesburg North
Salary: R12 000.00 Per Month
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Accounting Admin Finance
Benefits: RA , Group Life Cover Contribution
Reference: GRPA

Apply before Jan 20 2025 | 60 Days left

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Vacancy Details

Employer: Placement Point (Pty) Ltd

A well established company based in Greenside is seeking a Payroll Administrator.

Duties:

•    Assist in processing the monthly payroll for employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and South African labour laws.
•    Process employee deductions for tax, UIF, pension, medical aid, and other benefits, ensuring accurate calculations.
•    Submission of EMP201’s and loading of payments.
•    Pulling payroll reports for auditors and EMP501 submissions.
•    Registrations and follow-ups with the Department of Labour.
•    Preparing documentation for statutory registrations.
•    Capturing details on CIPC.
•    BO submissions - CIPC only.
•    Preparing BO Excel for trusts.
•    Maintain an organized filing system for both physical and digital documents, ensuring easy access and confidentiality.
•    Preparing files for submission to the Master.

Candidate Requirements

Requirements :

•    Matric (Grade 12, with Mathematics and Business Studies or Accounting) with a preference for further studies or certification in HR or Payroll.
•    A relevant qualification in Human Resources or Business Administration is advantageous but not essential.
•     0-2 years of experience in an administrative role, particularly in payroll, and office management.
•    Exposure to payroll software such as Sage Payroll Professional, PaySpace and SimplePay is advantageous.
•    Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
•    Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
•    A basic understanding of South African payroll and tax legislation (BCEA,PAYE, UIF, SDL, etc.) will be beneficial.

Competencies:

•    Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and team members.
•    Communication Skills: Proficient in English - strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with all levels of staff and management.
•    Time Management: Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively, meet deadlines and work under pressure.
•    Critical Thinking: Ability to identify and suggest solutions to issues related to payroll, employee queries, and administrative tasks.
•    Confidentiality and Integrity: Understanding of the need for discretion in handling sensitive employee data and payroll information.
•    Organisational Skills: Ability to maintain a systematic filing system, both digitally and physically,
•    Proactive: Able to take initiative, anticipate needs, and offer solutions.
•    Team-Oriented: Collaborative, able to work effectively with others across departments.
•    Reliable and Punctual: Consistently meets deadlines and attends work as scheduled.
•    Positive Attitude: Eager to learn, adaptable, and open to receiving feedback.

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