Employer: Rohlig-Grindrod An exciting opportunity exists for a  detail‑driven Remuneration Officer with a strong understanding of payroll processes. This role will be based at our Head Office in Linbro Park. Education * Matric * Payroll qualification at NQF Level 5 Knowledge and experience * 2-year experience in Payroll Administration in a company of similar size * Sage 300 People * Problem solving skills and decision-making skills. * Interpersonal skills * Good communication skills (written &verbal) * Planning and organising * Ability to handle pressure and change. * Attention to detail. * Knowledge of HR practices and processes * Commitment to excellent customer service * Computer literacy (Ms Word, Excel, Sage) Advantageous attributes * Good problem-solving and decision-making skills. * Dynamic self-starter that works independently. Ability to handle pressure. * Can communicate within the team and contribute to the overall success of the team. * Adaptable as this is a constantly changing environment. * Customer service orientation - Able to handle a demanding customer environment Overall responsibilities include Process remuneration payments * Receive instructions regarding changes to employee’s personal information & remuneration packages. * Ensure that changes have been correctly authorized or obtain authorization where required. * Capture alterations to employees’ records on payroll program in the correct pay-period * Print pay slips on request. Attend to queries regarding remuneration payment due or received. Creditors reconciliation & payments * Receive invoices from Independent Contractors & verify calculations against payroll deductions. * Reconcile and prepare schedules for the amount to be paid to the Provident Fund/Medical aid and insurances. Prepare payment requisitions, submit for authorization for payment. * Prepare EMP201s on SARS website and balance with SAGE reports each month New & terminated employee administration. * Prepare ad-hoc remuneration calculations for Managers when required. * Capture new employees’ personal & remuneration information on Sage. * Process all approved Change of Status forms. Calculate & enter final payment due to terminated employees. * Obtain tax directives from SARS when required. Process Certificates of Service for terminated employees. * Complete Unemployment Insurance Contribution documents for terminated employees. * Prepare & submit notifications of withdrawal to Employee Benefit Scheme Administrators by the 1st of following month. * Advise employees regarding UIF benefits & claims procedures where necessary. * Download the reimbursive and overtime claims from the intranet and update the payroll accordingly. Administer membership to employee benefit schemes: * Collect medical aid membership forms, obtain/complete any outstanding information & process the application online. * Send new employee forms to the Provident Fund and ensure all beneficiary forms are received. * Liaise with Medical Aid regarding amendments to members’ details or queries. * Submit withdrawal documents to the intermediary upon employee termination.