Payroll Administrator, Durban, South Africa

Our client is seeking the services of an experienced Payroll Administrator to join their team.

Requirements:

Matric (Grade 12)
Relevant payroll or HR qualification advantageous
Minimum 3–5 years' payroll administration experience
Proficiency in Sage VIP Payroll is essential
Working knowledge of Pastel Accounting
Strong reconciliation and payroll compliance experience
Good Excel skills
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage payroll queries

Duties will include:

Processing weekly and monthly payroll for agents/brokers
Preparing letters of appointment
Capturing payroll information from Sage VIP into Pastel (via import)
Preparing and submitting bi-annual EMP501 reconciliations and IRP5 certificates
Submitting UIF declarations
Reconciling company benefits including Medical Aid, GAP cover, Group Life, and Disability
Processing payments to third-party payroll creditors
Reconciling monthly PAYE payable to SARS
Calculating leave balances and leave liability
Handling payroll-related queries 

The successful candidate will be highly organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with multiple payroll cycles, while ensuring compliance with SARS and payroll legislation.