RecruitMyMom

Payroll Administrator

RecruitMyMom  •  Cape Town, ZA (Onsite)  •  1 day ago
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Job Description


A Civil Engineering and Construction Company is seeking a
full-time, on-site Payroll Administrator in Brackenfell, Cape Town.

Managing site wages and hourly-paid payroll processes within a civil engineering and construction environment. This position delivers key operational support through precise end-to-end processing and multi-site administration. The role balances site communication with structured payroll schedules, ensuring accurate handling of employee records, leave data, and complex site changes.

Key
Responsibilities


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  • Process monthly wages payroll accurately and
    within required deadlines using Sage 300 People.

  • Import, reconcile and validate time and
    attendance data from ERS-Bio before payroll processing.

  • Ensure all earnings, overtime, double time,
    allowances, leave, unpaid time and deductions are correctly captured and
    applied.

  • Capture, update and maintain employee
    information on Sage 300 People and ERS-Bio.

  • Ensure employee records are complete, accurate
    and compliant.

  • Activate and terminate employees in line with
    payroll period and HR requirements.

  • Monitor, validate and follow up on timesheets,
    clocking data and attendance exceptions.

  • Ensure overtime and double time are properly
    authorised before processing.

  • Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies
    before payroll cut-off.

  • Maintain proper payroll audit records, including
    saved timesheets, approvals and supporting documents.

  • Ensure payroll processing complies with company
    policies, procedures and applicable South African legislation.

  • Capture and verify employee banking details to
    ensure correct payment setup.

  • Generate payroll reports for checking,
    reconciliation and management review.

  • Assist with payroll audits and provide
    supporting documentation when required.

  • Liaise with sites regarding timesheet cut-offs,
    corrections, approvals and missing information.

  • Assist with HR administration, including
    employee documentation, contracts, onboarding records, employee changes and
    termination paperwork.

  • Ensure HR and payroll records are maintained in
    line with confidentiality and POPIA requirements.

  • Support compliance with relevant payroll and
    labour legislation, including BCEA, UIF, PAYE, SDL, COIDA and applicable
    bargaining council
    requirements.


Requirements


  • Minimum of 7 years of practical end-to-end payroll processing experience.

  • Minimum of 3 years of hands-on Sage 300 People payroll processing experience.

  • Proven experience processing wages/hourly-paid payroll in a high-volume, operational, or multi-site environment.

  • Practical experience working with time and attendance systems, including importing, validating, and reconciling clocking data, and resolving exceptions.

  • Direct experience administering and reconciling provident/retirement funds, funeral benefits, and trade union deductions and schedules.

  • Experience handling terminations, final payments, and supplementary or off-cycle payroll runs.

  • Sound working knowledge of PAYE, UIF, SDL, BCEA, and standard payroll deductions.

  • Practical experience with bargaining council payroll administration.

  • Strong Microsoft Excel, reconciliation, and payroll problem-solving skills

  • Strong preference for specific BCCEI bargaining council experience.

  • Experience with ERS Biometrics and advanced Excel.


Benefits


  • This is a full-time, on-site position in Brackenfell, Cape Town.

  • Package: R25 000 - R35 000 basic per month + provident fund contribution + medical aid contribution
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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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