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  Process full payroll cycles from inception to completion.
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  Ensure accurate and timely salary payments.
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  Process payroll changes including:
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  New hires
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  Terminations
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  Salary changes
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  Payroll adjustments.
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  Maintain payroll data and employee records while ensuring confidentiality.
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  Process executive payroll where required.
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  Review and approve payroll information before reports are distributed.

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  Ensure compliance with South African payroll legislation and SARS requirements.
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  Prepare and submit statutory reports including:
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  EMP201
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  EMP501
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  Maintain PAYE reconciliations and ensure alignment with payroll and finance records.
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  Apply for Tax Directives (IRP3e) where applicable.
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  Ensure payroll processes comply with internal procedures and regulatory requirements.

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  Prepare payroll reports including:
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  Variance reports
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  Payroll costing reports
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  Reconciliations
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  Third-party payments
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  Incentives and commission reports
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  Payroll benchmarking
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  Payroll forecasting
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  Review payroll earnings, deductions, and employer contributions.
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  Ensure accurate payroll journal preparation and reconciliation.
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  Ensure payroll figures reconcile with financial records.

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  Ensure effective use of Sage 300 Payroll system.
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  Maintain payroll system configurations and ensure data accuracy.
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  Maintain a paperless payroll environment where possible.
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  Utilize Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel, for payroll reporting and analysis.
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  Process Improvement and Efficiency
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  Evaluate payroll processes and recommend improvements.
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  Implement changes to improve payroll accuracy and efficiency.
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  Improve response time to payroll queries and requests.
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  Ensure payroll deadlines are consistently met.

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  Respond to employee payroll queries timeously.
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  Provide feedback to employees and management regarding payroll matters.
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  Maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders.
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  Ensure queries are documented and resolved accurately.
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  Correct payroll errors immediately or in the following payroll cycle if necessary.

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  Assist the payroll team with administrative or ad hoc tasks where required.
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  Participate in company meetings, team activities, and operational discussions.
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  Support strategic projects within the Human Capital function.
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  Build strong working relationships across departments.

Requirements

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  Matric (Grade 12)
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  Degree or Diploma in HR, Payroll, Accounting, or Finance

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  Sage 300 Payroll (non-negotiable)

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  7–10 years payroll experience
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  Proven experience with Sage 300 Payroll
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  Experience managing full payroll processing
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  Knowledge
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  Knowledge of South African Labour Law
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  Knowledge of Human Capital policies and procedures
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  Knowledge of payroll compliance and statutory requirements
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  Ability to handle sensitive and confidential payroll information
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  Strong understanding of payroll reporting and reconciliation processes

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  Effective communication and collaboration skills
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  Strong problem-solving and adaptability
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  Excellent time management
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  Attention to detail
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  Strong organisational skills
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  Teamwork and collaboration
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  Financial acumen
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  Computer literacy
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  Strong payroll compliance knowledge
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  Accountability and ownership
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  Relationship building and networking
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  Technology awareness and adaptability