Isando: Payroll Administrator – Isando posted by Headhunters

Our client operating in the Automotive and Motor Industry is currently looking to employ an experienced Payroll Administrator to join their team based in Isando.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the full payroll function, ensuring employees are remunerated accurately and on time while maintaining payroll systems, records, and statutory compliance. The role will also provide support to the Payroll Specialist, HR, and Finance departments with payroll administration, reporting, and compliance processes.

Requirements

• Matric / Grade 12

• Payroll Diploma (essential HR or Finance qualifications will not be considered)

• Minimum 5 years experience in a payroll administration role

• Extensive MIBCO experience (essential)

• Experience with SAGE 300 People Payroll / VIP Payroll system

• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation and statutory requirements

• Strong Excel and MS Office skills

• High attention to detail and strong numerical ability

• Strong communication and organizational skills

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and integrity when handling payroll data

Responsibilities

Payroll Processing

• Process the full payroll function accurately and on time.

• Capture and maintain payroll data including new employees, salary increases, commissions, incentives, deductions, and company contributions.

• Process employee terminations and payroll adjustments.

• Ensure payroll inputs are accurately recorded and verified.

Payroll System Administration

• Maintain payroll records within the SAGE 300 People Payroll system.

• Generate payroll reports and perform payroll reconciliations.

• Perform ACB and General Ledger exports where required.

• Maintain payroll filing, records, and archiving systems.

Statutory Compliance and Reporting

• Ensure payroll compliance with statutory legislation including PAYE, UIF, SDL, COIDA, and Skills Development Levies.

• Manage EMP201 and EMP501 submissions.

• Ensure compliance with BCEA, LRA, and MIBCO council regulations.

• Manage council reconciliations and payroll related submissions.

HR and Finance Support

• Support HR and Finance teams with payroll data and reporting.

• Assist with internal and external payroll audits.

• Ensure alignment between payroll data, HR records, and employment equity reporting.

• Assist with EE reporting, skills development reporting, and Department of Labour enquiries.

Skills Development and Training Administration

• Manage and administer Skills Development Levies (SDL) in line with SETA requirements.

• Liaise with SETA bodies, training providers, and internal stakeholders.

• Prepare and submit ATR and WSP reports within statutory deadlines.

• Monitor training spend and grant claims where applicable.

General Administration and HR Support

• Assist with payroll related employee queries.

• Provide administrative support for HR compliance and industrial relations matters.

• Coordinate company events, staff incentives, and reward programs.

• Support HR with internal communication related to payroll and HR initiatives.

Please note should you not receive a response within two weeks of applying you may assume that your application was unsuccessful.