Career Opportunity: Payroll Administrator

Job Title: Payroll Administrator (Permanent)

Location: Bloemfontein, Free State (Primarily Onsite)

Department: Payroll / Finance

Are you an experienced Payroll Administrator with strong Sage 300 People experience and a proven track record in managing complex payroll environments?

A leading organisation in Bloemfontein is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to manage the accurate and compliant execution of end-to-end payroll processes.

This is not a basic payroll processing role. The successful candidate will work with multiple sites, complex pay rules, shifts, reconciliations and payroll queries. Hands-on Sage 300 People experience is mandatory.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing, including capturing, validation and reconciliation.
• Process payroll across multiple sites, including shifts, allowances, deductions and variable pay.
• Utilise Sage 300 People to accurately process and validate payroll transactions.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and exceptions.
• Manage UIF administration and support IRP5 reporting.
• Complete EMP201 validation and IOD administration.
• Manage benefit capturing, reconciliations and payment files.
• Ensure payroll processes comply with statutory and company requirements.
• Respond to payroll queries and resolve complex payroll matters.
• Work closely with HR, Finance and operational teams.
• Identify and resolve payroll issues before finalisation.

Minimum Requirements

• Proven experience as a Payroll Administrator in a complex payroll environment.
• Mandatory hands-on experience with Sage 300 People HR, Payroll & ESS.
• 2–4 years' relevant payroll experience.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Payroll, Finance, Accounting, HR or a related field.
• Experience with multi-site, shift-based payroll, custom pay rules and reconciliations is highly advantageous.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• National Senior Certificate and valid driver's licence.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organisational and time-management abilities.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict payroll deadlines.
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism.