Payroll Administrator

In brief

**Overview** This role is for a Payroll Administrator based in Epping, Cape Town, working for a manufacturing client that is described as fast-growing. The position, recruited by FROGG Recruitment, involves processing the full payroll on SAGE Payroll and ensuring compliance with all relevant South African legislation, including SARS requirements and the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA). The salary offered for this position is between R 25,000 and R 30,000. **What you will do** * Perform full Payroll Administration for 250 staff on SAGE payroll/SAGE VIP. * Handle HR & Payroll Processing. * Process monthly, weekly, and fortnightly payrolls accurately and on time using Sage Payroll. * Capture new employees, terminations, promotions, transfers, and salary adjustments. * Process overtime, commissions, bonuses, allowances, and deductions. * Calculate and submit PAYE, UIF, and SDL via monthly EMP201 submissions on SARS eFiling. * Complete bi-annual and annual EMP501 reconciliations using SARS e@syFile and Sage. * Ensure compliance with BCEA, Income Tax Act, and applicable Bargaining Council/Sectoral Determinations. * Reconcile and process payments to third parties (medical aid, retirement/provident funds, garnishees, unions). * Administer employee benefits including medical aid, pension/provident fund contributions, and group risk schemes. * Generate standard and custom payroll reports from Sage (cost-to-company, headcount, leave liability, GL reports). * Prepare payroll journals and assist Finance with general ledger reconciliations. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Grade 12 / Matric (essential) * Certificate or Diploma in Payroll Administration, HR, Accounting, or Finance (advantageous) * Sage Payroll certification (Sage VIP / Sage 300 People) – highly advantageous * SAPA (South African Payroll Association) accreditation – advantageous * 3–4 years' payroll administration experience using SAGE VIP * Experience with SARS eFiling and e@syFile * Solid knowledge of South African payroll legislation (PAYE, UIF, SDL, ETI, BCEA, LRA, COIDA, POPIA) **Who should apply** Candidates should have 3-4 years of payroll administration experience using SAGE VIP, along with a Grade 12/Matric. The ideal applicant will possess strong knowledge of South African payroll legislation and practical experience with SARS eFiling and e@syFile. Preference will be given to individuals with a relevant certificate or diploma and Sage Payroll certification or SAPA accreditation, who are looking to join a fast-growing manufacturing company. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.jobmail.co.za/jobs/finance-accounting/other-finance-accounting/western-cape/payroll-administrator-id-7572954 Source: jobmail

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• At least 3 years of experience.

• Sage / Pastel
• Payroll

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