Junior Payroll Administrator in Lansdowne, Cape Town
Talented Recruitment · Lansdowne, Cape Town, Western Cape
Overview
A great entry level chance for someone with basic office admin experience to step into payroll. Based in Lansdowne, Cape Town, this full time role with Talented Recruitment's client offers hands on training in payroll administration, data capturing, and record keeping. You will need to be organised, reliable, and eager to learn. If you have Matric, MS Office skills, and your own transport, this could be your foot in the door.
About the role
Our client is looking for a Junior Payroll Administrator to join their team in Lansdowne. This is a full time, permanent position ideal for someone with basic office administration experience who wants to grow within the payroll function. You will support the payroll team with day to day administration while learning the ins and outs of payroll processing.
What you will be doing:
- Assisting with payroll administration and data capturing
- Maintaining accurate employee records and payroll documentation
- Checking timesheets, attendance records, and leave information
- Capturing and updating employee details on internal systems
- Handling filing, general office administration, and record keeping
- Managing confidential employee information professionally
- Providing administrative support to the payroll team as needed
Requirements
- Grade 12 (Matric)
- Computer literate with basic MS Office skills
- Previous office administration experience
- Professional office etiquette and good communication skills
- Willingness to learn and develop payroll administration skills
- Dedicated, reliable, and punctual
- Own reliable transport
Responsibilities
- Assist with payroll administration and data capturing
- Maintain accurate employee records and payroll documentation
- Check timesheets, attendance records, and leave information
- Capture and update employee information on internal systems
- Handle filing, general office administration, and record keeping
- Manage confidential employee information professionally
- Provide administrative support to the payroll team as required
Job details
- Organisation
- Talented Recruitment
- Location
- Lansdowne, Cape Town, Western Cape
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Entry
- Education
- Matric
- Category
- Administration & Office
- Application Method
- Apply manually
Success Guide
This is a solid entry point into payroll, so when you apply, make sure your CV clearly shows any office admin experience you have, even if it was short term or part time. Highlight your computer skills, especially Excel and email, and mention that you have your own transport because that is a specific requirement here. In an interview, they will likely ask about how you handle confidential information and how you stay organized when checking timesheets and leave records. Be ready to give simple examples from school, vacation work, or previous jobs. Also, take note that the ad says if you do not hear back within two weeks, consider your application unsuccessful, so keep applying elsewhere while you wait. Good luck!
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