Payroll Adminstrator

iqbusiness South Africa


Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Contract type: Full time

At iqbusiness, we’re more than a management and digital growth enabler—we’re a purpose-driven organisation with over 26 years of experience helping people, business, and Africa grow. We’re proud to be a Level 1 B-BBEE contributor, B-Corp certified, and recognised as a Top Employer. Our full-service solutions span digital, cloud, security, consulting, and beyond, delivering real impact with every project.


Purpose of the Position:

The purpose of the Payroll Administrator is to handle all payroll and benefits-related input and reporting, as well as ensuring statutory compliance and returns for permanent employees, as well as monthly and hourly paid contractors.


Key Responsibilities and Output Areas Include:


Payroll Data Integrity and Maintenance:

  • Maintain the Master File data on Sage 300 People.
  • Ensure that procedures and practices are in place to provide strong controls and good governance in payroll.


Payroll Input, Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for the preparation and processing of the monthly payrolls on Sage 300 People. This includes the entire cycle of payroll processing from capturing new employees, changes, and terminations.
  • Coordinate between payroll and Human Capital to ensure proper flow and maintenance of employee data.
  • Maintain employee records, ensuring that employee changes are processed correctly and on time, and review changes for proper authorization.
  • Generate reports for payment, such as PAYE returns.
  • Keep abreast of company policies and tax legislation that impact remuneration.
  • Prepare month-end reports, including expense claims, Headcount reports, Leave Provision reports, General Ledger, and 3rd party payroll payments.
  • Ensure timely communication of payroll changes to the HR manager.
  • Handle EMP201 submissions and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.


Education:

  • Matric
  • Payroll Diploma


Experience and Skills:

  • 3–5 years of payroll administration experience in a large company.
  • Proficiency in Sage 300 People.
  • Experience in Employee Self Service (ESS).
  • MS Excel skills.
  • Familiarity with statutory compliance and reporting requirements from SARS, DOL, and other bodies.
  • Knowledge of the Pension Funds Act.
  • Understanding and knowledge of Medical Aids.
  • Familiarity with South African Employment Legislation applicable to payroll.


Critical Core Competencies - Personal & Behavioural:

  • Adhering to Principles and Values
  • Supporting and Caring (motivating/assisting)
  • Applying Expertise and Technology
  • Delivering results and meeting customer expectations
  • Relating and Networking (communicating and developing relationships)
  • Formulating strategies and concepts
  • Leading and Deciding (taking initiative)
  • Entrepreneurial and Commercial thinking
  • Persuading and Influencing
  • Learning and researching (continuous improvement)
  • Achieving personal work goals and objectives (planning and organizing)
  • Creating and innovating (problem solving)
  • Collaboration


Please note: As all IQbusiness roles require honesty in the handling of or access to cash, finances, financial systems, or confidential information; our recruitment process requires that the following background checks be completed: credit, criminal, ID, and qualification verification


IQbusiness is committed to sustainable growth and transformation, we embrace diversity and employ previously disadvantaged individuals

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