Job Openings Senior Payroll Specialist

About the job Senior Payroll Specialist

Location: Hermon, Winelands, Western Cape
Salary: Up to R50,000 – R60,000 per month (depending on experience)
Own vehicle required
Industry: HR / Finance

Role Overview

An established organisation based in the Hermon, Winelands, Western Cape is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to take full ownership of payroll operations.

This is a hands-on, on-site role suited to an experienced payroll professional who can manage end-to-end payroll processing, ensure statutory compliance, and act as the payroll subject matter expert within the business.

Key Responsibilities

  • Full end-to-end payroll processing (monthly and/or weekly payrolls)

  • Accurate calculation of salaries, overtime, commissions, deductions, and benefits

  • Management of PAYE, UIF, SDL, EMP201, EMP501, IRP5 submissions

  • Ensure compliance with all South African payroll legislation and SARS requirements

  • Manage time & attendance integration and payroll reconciliations

  • Process new hires, terminations, promotions, and payroll adjustments

  • Handle garnishees, provident fund, medical aid, and other third-party payments

  • Conduct monthly payroll reconciliations and variance analysis

  • Prepare year-end payroll reconciliations and tax submissions

  • Manage payroll audits and respond to internal/external audit queries

  • Maintain strict confidentiality and payroll data integrity

  • Provide payroll reporting to Finance and Management

Minimum Requirements

  • 5+ years solid payroll experience (senior-level exposure required)

  • Proven experience with full payroll ownership

  • Strong knowledge of South African payroll legislation and tax compliance

  • Experience with payroll systems such as Sage VIP, Sage 300, Pastel, PaySpace, SAP or similar

  • Strong reconciliation and reporting skills

  • High attention to detail and numerical accuracy

  • Ability to work independently and manage deadlines

Essential Requirements

  • Must have own reliable vehicle

  • Must reside in or near Hermon, Winelands, Western Cape

  • Candidates commuting from Cape Town must be within reasonable driving distance and willing to travel daily

Ideal Candidate Profile

  • Mature, professional, and highly discreet

  • Strong problem-solving ability

  • Comfortable working in a smaller town / close-knit business environment

  • Able to operate independently without constant supervision


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