Red Ember is seeking a Wage Administrator, based in Midrand to join our client’s team. The Wage Administrator will be responsible for ensuring accuracy across all wage-related activities by performing the full administrative function of the wage payroll. This includes ensuring the accurate and timely payment of all staff in accordance with defined service level agreements as well as legislative and statutory requirements. Capture and process new and existing appointments, promotions, demotions, and terminations accurately and timeously. Manage, maintain, and update payroll-related data. Handle all employee payroll, biographical, and pay-related queries. Ensure all Payroll and Time & Attendance tasks are completed within specified timeframes. Prepare and submit payroll reports and payroll sheets to Finance and relevant departments on time. Produce monthly wage cost reports for P&L forecasting and finance meetings. Report wage discrepancies identified on dummy payslips to management. Issue UI19 forms and certificates of service to terminated employees after final payment. Submit Provident Fund withdrawal applications to NBC for terminated employees. Conduct employment confirmations with external parties. Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee files while ensuring confidentiality of payroll information. Ensure payroll processing complies with company policies, procedures, and relevant legislation. Provide financial interpretation relating to employee benefits, leave, time management, and remuneration. Assist and support management with payroll-related tasks, reports, and ad hoc queries. Requirements Matric (Senior Certificate) Minimum 3 years Payroll administration level, with practical Payroll MIS Knowledge, within a customer-oriented service environment Knowledge of CRS and D365 modules will be an advantage MS Word, MS Excel & MS Outlook (Advanced skill level) Essential SAGE 300 people