Payroll Administrator

FROGG Recruitment

About the role

Overview

Payroll Administrator Epping Cape town

Our manufacturing client in Epping Cape Town is looking for a Payroll administrator with 3-4 years’ experience. The Payroll Administrator will process the full payroll on SAGE Payroll. You will be ensuring compliance with South African legislation, including SARS requirements, the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), and other statutory obligations. Do you want to be part of a fast growing company?

Salary: R 25000 – R 30000

Minimum Requirements

Grade 12 / Matric (essential)

Certificate or Diploma in Payroll Administration, HR, Accounting, or Finance (advantageous)

Sage Payroll certification (Sage VIP / Sage 300 People) – highly advantageous

SAPA (South African Payroll Association) accreditation – advantageous

3–4 years' payroll administration experience using SAGE VIP

Experience with SARS eFiling and e@syFile

Solid knowledge of South African payroll legislation (PAYE, UIF, SDL, ETI, BCEA, LRA, COIDA, POPIA)

Responsibilities

Full Payroll Administration for 250 staff on SAGE payroll/SAGE VIP

HR & Payroll Processing

Process monthly/weekly/fortnightly payrolls accurately and on time using Sage Payroll

Capture new employees, terminations, promotions, transfers, and salary adjustments

Process overtime, commissions, bonuses, allowances, and deductions

Calculate and submit PAYE, UIF, and SDL via monthly EMP201

submissions on SARS eFiling

Complete bi-annual and annual EMP501 reconciliations using SARS e@syFile and Sage

Ensure compliance with BCEA, Income Tax Act, and applicable Bargaining Council/Sectoral Determinations

Reconcile and process payments to third parties (medical aid, retirement/provident funds, garnishees, unions)

Administer employee benefits including medical aid, pension/provident fund contributions, and group risk schemes

Generate standard and custom payroll reports from Sage (cost-to-company, headcount, leave liability, GL reports)

Prepare payroll journals and assist Finance with general ledger reconciliations

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FROGG Recruitment

Job Nature

Full Time

Educational Requirements

Certificate or Diploma in Payroll Administration, HR, Accounting, or Finance (advantageous)

Experience Requirements

3-4 Years

Job Location

Epping, Western Cape, South Africa, 7460

Salary

R 25000 - R 35000pm

Job Level

Mid-Level

Published 2026/10/11 · Reference jd-b9735c50504a8de612c777da06a06556