The Payroll and Benefits Administrator ensures the accurate and timely processing of payroll, including the calculation of wages. This role requires meticulous attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and a thorough understanding of payroll regulations and procedures. Duties & Responsibilities Process Payroll: Manage and process payroll for employees, including wages, overtime, etc. for SA and Non-SA stores (Zambia, Botswana and Namibia). Compliance: Ensure compliance with laws regarding payroll and best practices. Record Keeping: Maintain and update payroll records and reports, including attendance, overtime and payroll summaries. Audits: Conduct regular audits to ensure accuracy of payroll data and resolve any discrepancies. Tax Reporting: Prepare and submit payroll tax filings and payments, including tax returns. Employee Inquiries: Address and resolve payroll-related inquiries and issues from employees in a timely manner. System Management (Sage 300 People): Manage and update payroll systems and software to ensure efficient processing. Benefits Administration: Coordinate payroll with benefits, ensuring correct deductions for medical aid, provident fund, and other benefits. Garnishees: Process and administer wage garnishments, levies, and other mandated withholdings. Reporting: Generate and distribute payroll reports to management as needed. Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement changes to increase efficiency and accuracy. Unions: Process and administer union payment. Leave Management: Ensure that leave is captured on Jarrison clocking system daily and import to payroll. New starters & Terminations: Ensure new employees are loaded onto payroll timeously and terminations are processed. Filing: Filing and archiving of files. UIF: UIF documents for respective UIF reason i.e. maternity, dismissal, etc. SARS: Monthly EMP201 UIF, SDL, PAYE, IRP5’s Workman’s Compensation: Yearly payment, Report and maintain records for Workman’s Compensation, IOD claims, process of resumption reports. Ad hoc duties

Desired Experience & Qualification

Payroll, HR Qualification, or a related field is preferred
Proven experience as a Payroll Administrator or similar role
Thorough understanding of payroll principles, practices, and regulations
Must have at least 5 years payroll experience, preferably SAGE 300 People
Sound knowledge of SA tax regulations
SARS interim and Tax year end submissions

Skills:

Proficiency with payroll software (SAGE 300 People) and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Ability to handle sensitive information with the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality