Designation: Payroll Administrator | Tyger Valley, Cape Town, Western Cape | Permanent
Category: Finance
Job Level: Semi-skilled and discretionary decision making
Overview
PSGs commitment to transform and embrace diversity is what drives us to achieve a diverse workplace with employment equity as a key goal to create an inclusive workforce. In achieving our employment equity goals, we give preference to applicants from designated groups, and we encourage people with disability to apply.
Key Responsibilities
* Ensuring timeous and accurate end-to-end processing of company payroll of 600+ employees on Sage People/ESS
* Maintenance of payroll and leave administration systems.
* Administering and maintaining leave, including maternity leave and UIF forms
* Accurate processing of new and temporary employees, transfers, promotions, terminations, and other payroll-related processing
* Accurate processing of monthly earnings/deductions, advances, back pay, overtime, medical aid, bonuses, incentives, commission, recurring commission, reimbursements, garnishees, loans, cell phone allowance, vehicle allowance, fuel, company vehicle usage, fines, standby allowances, interest on loans, retirement annuity, and unpaid leave.
* Administration and maintenance of employee benefits in accordance with Employee Benefit Committee decisions, Fund rules, and Company Remuneration Policy.
* Input and maintain data on the payroll system e.g. cost centres, EE, ETI
* Liaising with staff and management on payroll and employee benefit-related queries.
* Advise staff on company policy and procedures where appropriate.
* Manage and conduct month-end and year-end statutory requirements.
* Monthly mandatory payroll reconciliation, journals, and preparation for payment of PAYE, UIF, and SDL and 3rd party payments
* Reconciliation of payroll-related General Ledger accounts.
* Accurate and timeous delivery of ad hoc, mandatory, monthly, and annual HR Reports
* Maintaining and updating employee records on the payroll system and internal HR system
* Escalate client/work issues to Supervisor/Manager
* Assists with projects as required.
Minimum Requirements
* Matric Qualification
* Diploma or Tertiary qualification will be advantageous.
* Minimum 5 years´ working experience on a payroll (Sage People – Essential) and HR systems.
* Experience in a financial services environment will be advantageous
Skills/Competencies
* Software: MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook
* Sound knowledge and experience in payroll (Sage People/ESS) processing.
* Sound knowledge and experience of PAYE and statutory compliance and understanding of employee benefits.
* Sound knowledge and experience of payroll reconciliation processes.
* In-depth knowledge of payroll-related legislation
* Analysing information, data entry skills, general math skills, and reporting skills
Behavioural Competencies
* Information Gathering and Problem Analysis
* Sound numerical ability and data entry skills
* Sound Judgement
* Quality and Detail Oriented
* Integrity
* Excellent communication and presentation skills
* Service Focus
* Teamwork orientated.
Candidates interested must apply by no later than 30 October 2025. Note: PSG Financial Services is an equal opportunities employer and gives preference to applicants from designated groups. By submitting your application, you are giving PSG Financial Services implicit consent to the storage and processing of your personal information.
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