Payroll Administrator, Durban

Overview Our client in the Automotive Logistics sector is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to manage high-volume weekly wage payrolls and support monthly payroll processes. This role is based at Head Office in Durban and requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

You will be responsible for the full weekly wage payroll and monthly learner payroll— including processing, reconciliations, reporting, compliance, and supporting HR and Finance with related payroll queries. This is a high-pressure role requiring exceptional accuracy, organisation, and the ability to work to very tight timelines.

Minimum Requirements

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3 years relevant experience in a similar role

Certificate in SAGE300 or similar

3 years relevant payroll experience in a similar role and having worked on SAGE300.

Key Responsibilities Weekly Wage Payroll

End-to-end wage payroll processing on Sage 300

Reviewing timesheets, hours (V-Time), leave types, and discrepancies

Banking detail maintenance, queries, backpay calculations

Reconciliations: hours, headcount, net pay, cost centres

Payslip printing and distribution; Netcash uploads

Weekly payroll reporting and audit-ready filing

Monthly Payroll (incl. Learners)

Full maintenance and processing of learner monthly payroll

Headcount, leave, appointments, exits, and related reporting

Support with monthly payroll reconciliations and queries

Reporting&Compliance

Overtime, T&A, and weekly/monthly reconciliation files

MIBCO and medical aid reconciliations

Support with SARS submissions and statutory requirements

UIF documents, certificates of service, IRP5s

Ad-hoc payroll reporting as required

Key Competencies

High accuracy and attention to detail

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and organisational ability

Able to work under pressure and meet strict weekly deadlines

Reliable, consistent, and accountable

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