Technology

Payroll Administrator

LMP RECRUIT·Johannesburg, Gauteng, south-africa·FULL_TIME
Technologyentry-levelFULL_TIME
-Closes Jan 28, 2027

Requirements: Matric (Grade 12) with a relevant tertiary qualification Strong numerical ability and high attention to detail Proficiency in MS Excel and payroll systems Understanding of local labour laws (Basic Conditions of Employment Act) Duties: Assisting with the end-to-end processing of weekly, bi-weekly or monthly payroll Data Capturing: Accurately maintaining employee records, including new engagements, terminations, salary changes and deductions Time & Attendance Management: Validating timesheets, leave applications, overtime and clocking data, ensuring approval before processing Statutory Compliance (SA): UIF documentation for terminations or maternity Reporting & Reconciliation: Reconciling payroll reports and generating reports for Management Query Resolution: Addressing employee queries regarding pay and deductions in a professional manner System Maintenance: Working with Payroll software (such as Sage, VIP)

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At a glance

Company

LMP RECRUIT

Location

Johannesburg, Gauteng, south-africa

Employment

FULL_TIME

Experience

entry-level

Valid until

January 28, 2027

Created

October 30, 2026

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