Payroll Administrator - CPT
Core
Accurate, timely, and compliant processing of monthly payroll, including statutory deductions, employee record management, and leave administration.
Role type
Payroll Administrator
Builds
Monthly payroll cycles, statutory submissions (PAYE, UIF, SDL), and employee payslips/tax certificates.
Domain
Finance / Human Resources / Payroll
Required skills
End-to-end payroll processing, Statutory compliance (PAYE, UIF, SDL, COIDA, BCEA), Payroll software proficiency, Advanced Excel, Data accuracy, Leave administration, Third-party reconciliation, Employee query resolution
Preferred skills
SAPA membership, DLP (Pay Space) experience
Technologies
DLP (Pay Space), Microsoft Excel
Responsibilities
Process full monthly payroll cycle and verify inputs; Calculate and remit statutory deductions; Maintain employee master data and process terminations; Administer leave balances and payouts; Reconcile third-party deductions; Support internal and external payroll audits; Respond to employee payroll queries.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC