Payroll Officer
HR
KwaZulu Natal – South Africa
Are you passionate about precision, driven by deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced environment? We’re looking for a dynamic Payroll Officer to join our team and take charge of the full payroll cycle for 350+ employees using Sage 300 People.
This is your opportunity to make an impact in a company that values accuracy, integrity, and innovation in everything we do!
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Drive end-to-end payroll processing – from onboarding to final pay-outs.
- Handle incentives, fringe benefits, statutory deductions, and everything in between.
- Administer and maintain ESS and biometric systems (Jarrison & GAAP).
- Manage time and attendance records, and weekly payroll for labour broker staff.
- Ensure compliance with PAYE, UIF, WCA, and IRP5 submissions (EasyFile & E-filing).
- Export payroll journals, reconcile accounts, and support year-end audits.
- Keep up to date with BCEA, LRA, COID, and evolving payroll tax legislation.
What You Bring to the Table:
- A Diploma in HR, Compensation & Benefits, or a related field.
- 3–5 years of hands-on payroll experience.
- Sage 300 People proficiency – this is a must!
- Strong command of Excel and the full MS Office suite.
- Solid understanding of accounting principles and payroll tax regulations.
- Experience in the FMCG or manufacturing industry is highly advantageous.
- Detail-oriented mindset with knowledge of fringe benefits and statutory thresholds.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a collaborative and supportive team.
- Work in an environment where your expertise is respected and valued.
- Grow with a company that is committed to compliance, efficiency, and innovation.