Junior Payroll Administrator, Bellville

Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd | Permanent

Junior Payroll Administrator Bellville, South Africa | Posted on 09/02/2026

Our client based in Bellville is looking for a Junior Payroll Administrator to join their team.

This role is perfect for someone eager to grow their career in payroll administration within a fast-paced, people-focused environment.

Responsibilities:

Payroll Processing - Manage and process payroll for weekly and monthly employees.

Compliance - Ensure adherence to labour laws, payroll regulations, and best practices.

Record Keeping - Maintain accurate payroll records, attendance, and overtime reports.

Employee Support - Resolve payroll-related queries in a professional and timely manner.

Reporting - Generate payslips, compile payroll summaries, and distribute reports to departments.

Process Improvement - Identify and recommend ways to improve payroll efficiency and accuracy.

Leave Management - Ensure all leave requests are approved and captured correctly on the system.

Clock System - Manage clocking data and clear exceptions daily to prepare for payroll import.

Onboarding and Exits - Load new employees and process terminations timeously.

Filing and Documentation - Maintain organized records and employment contracts.

UIF Management - Handle UIF documentation for applicable cases (e.g., maternity, dismissal).

Ad hoc Support - Assist the HR&Payroll Manager and Senior Payroll Administrator as required.

Requirements

Matric essential; Payroll or HR qualification preferred.

Minimum 1 year of payroll experience (Sage 300 People experience advantageous).

Strong knowledge of South African tax regulations and payroll principles.

Experience with clocking systems such as Kronos or Jarrison is beneficial.

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