Payroll & Compliance Administrator (Sage 300)

Qualifications, Skills & Experience: Knowledge/Qualifications: - A relevant tertiary qualification will be advantageous. Skills: - A functional understanding of South African payroll legislation and regulations. - Experience with retirement fund & medical aid administration. - Experience with COID claims & administration. - Good numerical and analytical skills. - High level of accuracy, attention to detail and conscientiousness. - Strong organizational and time management skills. - Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook). - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. - Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times. Experience: - Minimum 5 years relevant experience, including 3 years with Sage 300 People. Duties: Under the supervision of the Reward & Payroll Manager: - Process the full payroll cycle using Sage 300 People, including data input, calculations, benefits administration and reporting (9 entities, - 420 employees) Monthly payrolls only, multiple package structures (Cash-up & TCTC & Independent Contractors). - Coordinate with the wider HR team to ensure all staff changes are processed timeously and correctly on the payroll. - Ensure accurate and timely payment of salaries, statutory deductions (PAYE, UIF, SDL), and all other external payments like Retirement and Medical Fund. - Maintain accurate employee payroll records and ensure compliance with relevant legislation (Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Labour Relations Act, Employment Equity, South Africa Revenue Services). - Annual COID submissions & claims administration. - Ensure high levels of data integrity on the payroll system. - Process and reconcile all inputs received and other employee-related payments. - Prepare and submit monthly statutory returns (EMP201). - Prepare data for bi-annual statutory submissions (EMP501). - Generate interim tax certificates for provisional taxpayers. - Respond to employee payroll queries and resolve any discrepancies in a timely and professional manner, keeping the Reward & Payroll Manager informed. - Generate and distribute payroll reports as required. - Perform all payroll-related month-end functions. - Monthly benefit fund submissions (Retirement Fund, Medical Aid, employee assistance program). - UIF administration. - Assist with the preparation for payroll audits, BEE audits and reconciliations. - Assist with Disability claims. - Assist with general administrative tasks related to payroll, benefits, and statutory compliance. - Assist with Payroll projects as needed. - Assist the Reward & Payroll Manager as needed. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Location: Stellenbosch, ZA

Posted Date: 7/3/2025