Junior Payroll Administrator

Recruiter

Ergasia Placements

Job Ref

Pta000383/NM

Date posted

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Location

Centurion, South Africa

Salary

15 000 Monthly

SUMMARY

Our client, based in Centurion, is looking for a reliable and detail-oriented

Junior Payroll Administrator to support the payroll team with day-to-day administrative tasks.

POSITION INFO

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist with the preparation submission of monthly payroll reports.
• Capture and update bulk employee payroll data including hours worked, leave taken, and deductions for final review, completion and submission toe clients.
• Support the processing of statutory applications such as UIF, PAYE, SDL and COIDA -prepare submission files.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and filing systems.
• Submit payroll-related documentation to relevant government departments and third-party providers.
• Reconcile payroll data and assist in resolving discrepancies.
• Assist with collection and preparation of weekly/monthly payroll data received.

Requirements:

• Matric
• Payroll Certificate is advantageous.
• 4 - 5 years' experience in payroll or administration
• Basic understanding of South African payroll legislation and statutory requirements.
• Familiarity with payroll software (e.g Sage, VIP) is a bonus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Focus on supporting a high volume of deliverables.
• Bilingual in English and Afrikaans,