Payroll Administrator - Paarl at United Exports

Job Description

Reporting to the Payroll Manager, this position will be based in Paarl; Western Cape, but will provide a service to several other sites across South Africa and the candidate will be required to travel to other sites from time to time and therefore must have a valid driver’s license.

Key Performance Outputs:  

• Collect and summarize timekeeping information as received from several sites.
• Capture and process all payroll information timeously.
• Manage all queries regarding salary and wage payments.
• Generate relevant monthly reports and send to stakeholders.
• Ensure that all needed new starter / termination documentation is updated as per company policy.
• Assist with tax year end IRP5 submissions as well as mid-year tax submissions.
• Assist with annual COIDA submission.
• Ensure correctness of Employment Equity and Workplace Skills plan data.
• Oversee all Payroll functions across all local entities.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience:

• Matric.
• Diploma Payroll Administration / Diploma or Certificate in HR or Accounting (NQF 5 or higher).
• Minimum 5 Years’ experience in payroll processing for a medium to large organisation. Processing wage and salary for 500 plus staff.
• Background and experience in the Agricultural Industry will be beneficial.
• Benrfit Administration experience is a must have (Pensions and Provident funds specifically)
• Previous supervisory experience is essential. 
• Valid drivers license.

Knowledge:

• Industrial Relations (BCEA, Skills Act, Equity Act, LRA, etc).
• Payroll system knowledge (Sage VIP Premier or Sage 300 experience preferred).
• Time and attendance experience.
• Previous experience with SARS and statutory calculations. 

Skills:

• Needs to be proficient in Excel (VLOOKUP’s / Pivot tables).
• Good computer literacy; MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Strong administration skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills and deadline driven.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Relationship building and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated and results driven.