Payrol Administrator

DescriptionEnsure accurate employee static data is in line with statutory requirements.Implement adequate payroll processes to ensure compliance with legislative requirements.Review of static data after system updates to ensure all is correct.Check correctness of information provided by HCM i.e. overtime standby allowance leave gratuity long service allowance wages hours and timesheets.Apply for tax directive on eFiling.Process changes to medical aid trade unions retirement funds.Validation of correctness of payroll inputs by issuing the variance report to HCM before payments for each pay run i.e. weekly monthly for the 15th and end of the month.Ensure that the S&T import file is imported correctly for weekly payment.Processing of payroll related payment journals for each payment processed.Check the correctness of the salary journals before rolling over to the next period.Reconciliation of payroll accounts.Ensure pay slips and IRP5s are sent to ESS on time.Ensure filling of employee records is properly filed for easy retrieval.Prepare monthly external payment files and send files for payment.Prepare the EMP201 and filing thereof on eFiling and processing of payments timely to maintain compliance.Send UIF Declarations to the Department of Labour.Do validations to ensure employee data meet SARS requirements. Liaise with HR personnel with employee payroll related matters.RequirementsDiploma in Payroll Administration or related qualification.Experience /training in SAGE 300 People is essential.Two (2) years relevant payroll experience.Proficiency in the MS Office suite.Good understanding of financial concepts and payroll.Knowledge Legislation e.g. Income Tax BCEA Pension Fund Rules and Medical Schemes.Ability to work under pressure.Ability to resolve problems.Deadline driven and analytic thinker.Ability to build relationships.Enquiries: MS Thuso Rahube Tel: CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 27 AUGUST 2025Competitive remuneration package will be congruent with the scope responsibilities and the stature of the position. The appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance and preference will be given to designated groups in terms of the ARC Employment Equity Plan. Permanent appointments are subject to six (6) months probation period. The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity Act.Applications accompanied by covering letter detailed CV (Including certified copies of certificates supporting documents copy of drivers license and at least three contactable referees) must be attached on the form.SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications.Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants who do not receive any response four (4) weeks after the closing date must regard their applications as unsuccessful. The company has the right not to appoint.Work LevelJuniorJob TypePermanentSalaryMarket RelatedEE PositionNoLocationCentral Office HatfieldRequired Experience:Junior IC Key Skills Hadoop,Microsoft Windows Server,Windows,Apache,Linux,SAN,Shell Scripting,System Administration,Administrative Experience,Scripting,Oracle,Troubleshooting Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1