RecruitMyMom

Part-time Payroll Administrator

RecruitMyMom  •  Johannesburg, ZA (Onsite)  •  6 hours ago
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Job Description


A well-established organisation is seeking an experienced and meticulous Payroll Administrator to manage its payroll function on a 5-month fixed-term maternity cover contract from August until December 2026. This unique contract role offers excellent flexibility, requiring the successful candidate to work only 3 weeks per month to oversee full processing cycle requirements. The role is based in Marlboro, Sandton.


Responsibilities:


  • Payroll Processing:

    Capture, maintain, and process payroll information for approximately 500 permanent, temporary, and casual employees across 9 distinct companies, ensuring all strict deadlines are met.


  • Benefits & Deductions Administration:

    Administer company benefits (Retirement Annuity, Pension, Provident Fund, and Medical Aid), reconcile monthly schedules for payment, and accurately process garnishee and maintenance orders.


  • Reporting & Reconciliations:

    Generate monthly payroll reports, investigate variances, prepare monthly salary journals for the Finance Department, and reconcile payroll-related balance sheet accounts.


  • Payroll Admin & Queries:

    Process employee appointments, terminations, transfers, and salary adjustments while handling internal payroll queries professionally and maintaining absolute confidentiality.


Requirements


  • 3–5 years of solid payroll administration experience, ideally managing large employee complements (400+ staff).

  • Advanced, hands-on working proficiency in Sage 300 Payroll is essential.

  • Strong understanding of overtime calculations, incentives, allowances, third-party deductions, and South African payroll legislation.

  • Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel with strong reconciliation and reporting skills.

  • High level of numerical accuracy, sharp attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.


Benefits


  • 5-month fixed-term maternity cover contract from August until December 2026

  • Part-time, work only 3 weeks per month
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About RecruitMyMom

RecruitMyMom is a leading South African recruitment agency, connecting local and global businesses with top-tier talent—ranging from skilled professionals to C-Suite executives. We recruit for permanent, contract, freelance and fractional roles, including maternity cover, virtual assistants, and executive-level hires.

We specialise in placing highly skilled professionals, with a strong track record in helping experienced mothers grow their career, return to the workforce, transition careers, and secure flexible opportunities. Our tailored approach ensures the perfect match between employer needs and candidate aspirations, making hiring efficient, seamless, and impactful.

For international companies hiring in South Africa, we also provide Employer of Record (EOR) Professional Services, ensuring compliant and hassle-free workforce management.

Whether you need in-office professionals, remote specialists, or fractional C-Suite leaders, RecruitMyMom is your trusted recruitment partner—helping you build a high-performing, flexible, and future-ready workforce.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Cape Town, ZA
Year Founded
2012
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