📍 Location: Mobeni, Durban
📄 Employment Type: Permanent
💼 Salary: Market-related (discussed during interviews with shortlisted candidates)
Do you have a meticulous eye for detail and a passion for accuracy in payroll? Join my client and become a vital part of our high-performance team. We’re seeking a Payroll Administrator who can manage end-to-end payroll processes and ensure our employees are paid with precision and on time.
🔧 Key Responsibilities:
* Process & manage the full payroll function for 122 KZN-based employees
* Collate, capture, and review payroll information for accuracy and completeness
* Maintain accurate employee data (promotions, salary adjustments, departmental changes)
* Process terminations, verify leave balances, and ensure compliance
* Calculate overtime, deductions, loans, allowances, and advances timeously
* Manage maternity leave processes and reinstatements
* Conduct payroll variance checks to resolve nil pay, short pay, and negative pay issues
* Maintain ESS setup and employee linkages on Sage system
* Oversee Eco Time system – weekly timesheet validations and issue resolutions
* Print and verify payroll reports for auditing and processing
* Ensure compliance with company policies and statutory payroll regulations
🎯 Role Competencies:
* Excellent numeracy and literacy skills
* Strong time management – ability to meet strict payroll deadlines
* Organised, logical, and methodical approach to work
* Ability to remain calm and precise under pressure
* Meticulous attention to detail in payroll calculations
* Strong team player who collaborates effectively
* Proficient in problem-solving and process improvement
🎓 Minimum Requirements:
* Grade 12 (Matric)
* National Diploma in Payroll Administration (or relevant qualification)
* Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a payroll processing role
* Sage 300 payroll experience is essential
* Advanced MS Office skills (Excel, Outlook, Word)
Are you ready to bring your payroll expertise into a dynamic FMCG environment?
📩 Apply Now!
Send your CV to: info@talent101.co.za
Subject Line: Payroll Administrator – Mobeni