Payroll Officer

Payroll Officer

Location: Sandton

Closing Date: 12 December 2025

Job Purpose

The purpose of the Payroll Officer is to ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll to CEF and SANPC Refinery, processing employee tax and other statutory deductions and providing payroll data for reporting purposes and providing HR Administration support.

Minimum Qualification

A National Diploma (NQF 6) in Human Resource Management/Social Science/Administration or Finance.
2-3 years of experience as a payroll officer.
Experience with SAGE 300 is desirable.

Required Skills and Competencies

Understanding of payroll reconciliations
Solid grasp of accounting principles
Understanding of Payroll reconciliations
Understanding of Accounting Principles
Understanding of regulations governing income tax, minimum wage, overtime, UIF and benefits
Understanding of pre-and post-tax deductions in terms of employee benefits
Understanding of HR processes as it relates to payroll
Proficiency in SAGE 300 (especially reporting)
Excel skills, Problem-solving skills & Numerical reasoning skills
Attention to details, Time Management, Reliability & Communication skills

Key Performcance Indicators

Payroll Processing

Accurately process payroll on a regular schedule
Calculate salaries, deductions and benefits, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
Verify payroll data, including new employees, overtime, allowances.

Tax compliance

Ensure that employee taxes are calculated correctly and paid on time

Reporting and analysis

Generate payroll reports for management, including summaries payroll costs, leave liabilities
Provide payroll data for financial reporting and audits as required
Provide headcount and payroll data for budgeting purposes

Compliance

Comply with relevant payroll and HR policies and procedures

HR query assistance and employee records management

Maintain employee personal details, contracts, benefits information
Process and track leave requests, align with policy guidelines
Support onboarding process by coordinating the distribution and receipt of new engagement documentation
Coordinate and assist with employee HR queries to ensure timely resolution.