Operations

Payroll Administrator

Fempower Recruitment Excellence·Free State, south-africa·Full Time·Hybrid
OperationsFull TimeHybrid
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Job Description

  • A leading mining and engineering company is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to join their Head Office team in Bloemfontein. This role requires a detail-oriented professional capable of managing highly complex, multi-site payroll with custom pay rules, shift structures, and reconciliations. Hybrid working options available after 3 months.
  • This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll specialist looking to grow within a structured, compliance-driven environment.

Requirements

  • National Senior Certificate (Matric)
  • Valid Driver's Licence
  • Relevant Tertiary Qualification (Diploma or Degree)
  • 2 - 4 years' relevant payroll experience
  • Proven experience on SAGE 300 People (HR, Payroll & ESS Software) - Non-negotiable

Key Responsibilities

  • End-to-end payroll processing - capturing, validation, reconciliation, and query resolution
  • Payroll analysis and validation - interpret payroll policies, employment conditions, and statutory requirements; investigate and resolve exceptions before finalization
  • SAGE 300 People - utilize effectively for all payroll functions and ensure accurate transaction processing
  • Compliance - UIF declarations, IRP5 support, EMP201 validation, IOD administration and case management
  • Benefit administration - capturing, reconciliation, pay files to Finance, and third-party reconciliations via SAGE 300 and service providers
  • Payroll queries - respond within turnaround times, resolve complex matters, and manage escalations

Key skills

MatricBachelorsNational Diploma
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At a glance

Company

Fempower Recruitment Excellence

Location

Free State, south-africa

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

Not specified

Created

October 2, 2026

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