Manufacturing

Payroll Administrator

The Shoprite Group of Companies·Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa, south-africa·Full Time·Onsite
ManufacturingEntry levelFull TimeOnsite
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Join Shoprite as a Payroll Administrator in Cape Town, Western Cape, where your expertise in payroll processing, SAP HR, and payroll legislation compliance will play a vital role in ensuring accurate and timely employee compensation across our retail operations. This full-time position requires meticulous attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and experience with payroll software to manage salaries, deductions, and reconciliations efficiently while maintaining data integrity and confidentiality. As part of South Africa's leading retail group, you will contribute to optimising payroll workflows, liaise with finance and HR teams, and support audits to uphold regulatory standards. This role offers the opportunity to develop your career in a dynamic, fast-paced environment that values efficiency, innovation, and operational excellence. Embrace the challenge of streamlining payroll systems and delivering consistent, compliant payroll outputs within a prominent retail enterprise committed to employee growth and operational integrity.

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Company

The Shoprite Group of Companies

Location

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa, south-africa

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Entry level

Valid until

Not specified

Created

November 13, 2026

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