Our client is seeking to employ an experienced Payroll Specialist to manage the full payroll function across the organisation. This role is based at their head office in Kempton Park, Johannesburg, Gauteng.

The successful candidate will ensure accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing while supporting HR, finance, and statutory requirements within South African labour and tax legislation.

Requirements:

• Diploma in Payroll, Finance, and/or Accounting.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a similar payroll role.
• Valid Code 8 driver’s licence.
• Strong working knowledge of SARS legislation and payroll regulations, including:
  PAYE, UIF, SDL, ATR, EE, and COIDA.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Sage 300, and ERS Biometrics systems.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Proactive and confident approach to anticipating payroll and compliance needs.

Job Description / Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Capture, process, and reconcile monthly payroll with a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality.
• Ensure correct calculation of salaries, incentives, overtime, allowances, bonuses, deductions, and benefits.
• Manage payroll inputs and validations from time and attendance systems.
• Prepare, submit, and reconcile EMP201 and EMP501 returns in line with SARS requirements.
• Ensure accurate PAYE, UIF, and SDL calculations and submissions.
• Handle MIBCO submissions, reconciliations, and related queries.
• Ensure full compliance with South African labour legislation and payroll regulations (BCEA, LRA, MIBCO).
• Administer and maintain ERS Biometrics clocking system.
• Validate clocking data and resolve attendance discrepancies.
• Liaise with line managers regarding attendance, overtime, and shift-related queries.
• Administer employee leave in line with company policies and BCEA requirements.
• Maintain accurate leave records and balances across all leave types.
• Ensure correct payroll impact of leave transactions.
• Respond to payroll-related queries from employees and management.
• Liaise with external bodies including SARS, MIBCO, auditors, medical aid providers, pension/provident funds, and insurers.
• Prepare payroll reports, reconciliations, and variance analyses.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and document control.
• Support internal and external audits with payroll and HR documentation.
• Maintain payroll systems and ensure data integrity and confidentiality.
• Maintain accurate employee records and payroll files.
• Manage and administer the company’s Employment Equity (EE) function, including EEA2 and EEA4 submissions.
• Monitor EE targets, workforce demographics, and equity plan progress.
• Support EE audits, inspections, and Department of Labour enquiries.
• Manage and administer Skills Development Levies (SDL) and SETA processes.
• Prepare, submit, and track ATR and WSP submissions within statutory deadlines.
• Liaise with SETAs, training providers, and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor training spend and grant claims where applicable.
• Support HR initiatives, employee engagement activities, and company events.
• Provide administrative support for HR compliance and audits.
• Ensure alignment between payroll data, HR records, EE reporting, and training information.
• Perform any additional payroll or HR-related duties as required by management.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive feedback within two weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.