PAYROLL OFFICER

WE'RE HIRING: PAYROLL OFFICER -East Rand

Are you a SAGE 300 People expert with deep experience navigating the MEIBC Main Agreement? We’re looking for a detail-oriented, numbers-driven Payroll Officer to join our Finance & HR team!

If you thrive on precision, end-to-end payroll accuracy, and seamless financial reconciliations, this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities:
End-to-End Payroll: Process monthly payroll on SAGE 300 People with zero/minimal errors.
Bargaining Council & Benefits: Administer MEIBC requirements (including Leave Enhancement Pay), Provident Fund, and Medical Aid.
Statutory Compliance: Handle EMP201, EMP501, SARS returns, STATSSA, and UIF declarations.
Reconciliations: Manage General Ledger journals, cashbook entries, and payroll control accounts alongside Finance.
ESS Management: Review and validate Employee Self-Service timesheets across branches.

What You Need to SucceedDiploma or Degree in HR, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
3–5 years of dedicated payroll administration experience.
Advanced proficiency in SAGE 300 People (Non-negotiable).
In-depth practical knowledge of the MEIBC Main Agreement & SA labour legislation (BCEA, LRA, SARS).
Exceptional General Ledger reconciliation skills and high numerical accuracy under deadline pressure.