Payroll Administrator | Johannesburg South | Manufacturing
Blue Marble Recruitment · Johannesburg South, Johannesburg, Gauteng
Overview
Blue Marble Recruitment is hiring a Payroll Administrator for a packaging and manufacturing client in Johannesburg South. You will process weekly driver payrolls, hourly wages, monthly salaries, handle EMP201 and EMP501 submissions, leave administration, and month end reporting. This is a permanent, on-site role reporting to the Finance Director, suited to someone with 2+ years of payroll experience who enjoys accuracy, compliance and working with people.
About the role
Blue Marble Recruitment is looking for a Payroll Administrator to join a packaging and manufacturing company based in Johannesburg South. You will report directly to the Finance Director and work on site as part of the finance team.
What you will be doing:
- Processing weekly payroll for drivers and submitting it by Thursday at 09:00.
- Processing hourly wages according to timesheets and submitting salaries by the 20th of each month.
- Completing group payroll reconciliations on the 20th.
- Managing EMP201 and EMP501 reconciliations and submissions.
- Administering employee leave balances and onboarding new employees.
- Preparing month end reports including Labourflash, provident fund and union reconciliations.
- Compiling and monitoring labour and provident fund budgets.
- Assisting management with B-BBEE documentation and labour audits.
Application note: A more detailed role profile will be provided to short-listed candidates. You will need to attach your CV, matric certificate and any relevant qualifications when applying.
Requirements
- Minimum matric (Grade 12).
- A relevant tertiary qualification will be advantageous.
- 2+ years of relevant payroll experience.
- Strong time management and accountability.
- Professional communication and stakeholder relations skills.
- Ability to follow company policies and procedures.
- Conflict resolution and problem solving skills.
- Accurate record keeping and documentation skills.
- Commitment to workplace safety and cleanliness.
Responsibilities
- Maintain complete and up to date employee files including contracts, ID copies and induction packs.
- Update and maintain union records.
- Process drivers payroll weekly and submit by Thursday at 09:00.
- Process hourly wages according to timesheets.
- Submit hourly wages and salaries by the 20th of each month.
- Complete group payroll reconciliations on the 20th.
- Assist management with B-BBEE documentation.
- Complete EMP201 and EMP501 reconciliations, submissions and record keeping.
- Maintain employee IRP5 records.
- Manage Workmen's Compensation and labour audits.
- Ensure all employee documentation is valid and up to date, including licences and foreign national documents.
- Track employee leave and maintain accurate leave balances.
- Manage onboarding and ensure all required documentation is completed and filed.
- Complete Labourflash, EMP201, group salary, provident fund and union reconciliations at month end.
- Ensure union payments are made on time.
- Maintain ETI reports, overtime and casual labour trackers, HR dashboard and absenteeism reports.
- Hold and document Green Area meetings every two weeks.
- Compile and monitor manning, labour and provident fund budgets.
- Report directly to the Finance Director and provide daily activity updates.
- Report all material issues or concerns and provide feedback and recommendations for improvement.
Benefits
Pension Fund Contribution, Entertainment Area, Flexible working hours, Company laptop, Gym, Company Events, Petrol Allowance, Parking space, Employee discount, Canteen, Meal Subsidies, Cellphone Allowance, Crèche, Full/Part Medical Aid Contribution, Profit Share, Training, Home office, Company car, Paid Annual Leave, Travel allowance, Study allowance, Dogs allowed, Barrier-free access, Car Allowance, Incentives, 14th Cheque, Share Options, Uniforms, Good transport connections, Provident Fund Contribution, 13th Cheque
Job details
- Organisation
- Blue Marble Recruitment
- Location
- Johannesburg South, Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Junior (2+ years)
- Education
- Matric
- Category
- Accounting & Finance
- Application Method
- Apply online
Success Guide
Getting a payroll role in manufacturing takes more than just a CV. This position is with a packaging and manufacturing company in Johannesburg South, and they want someone who can handle weekly driver payrolls and monthly salary submissions on tight deadlines.
In your application, highlight any experience you have with EMP201 and EMP501 submissions, because these are key parts of the job. If you have worked with provident funds or union payments before, make that clear too. Attention to detail is everything in payroll, so mention how you keep records accurate and ensure employees are paid correctly and on time.
Before you apply, make sure your CV includes your matric certificate and any payroll or finance qualifications. Good luck!
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