Key details
Quick facts about this role
Location
Western Cape
Work mode
On-site
Compensation
R 16 000 - R 22 000 per month
Posted
18 Mar 2026
Closes
07 Apr 2026
Jobs in Cape Town
Payroll Administrator
Our client, a fast paced and professional Accounting and Financial Services company, seeks to employ a super sharp and highly efficient Payroll Administrator/Clerk for their premises in Durbanville.
The role is to process and administer payroll for several clients and run several payrolls using Vanilla/Sage payroll software.
PLEASE NOTE: This is not a senior management role, but rather focused on a more mid-career level candidate and due to the urgency, candidates resident in Cape Town will receive preference.
KEY REQUIREMENTS TO MEET FOR CONSIDERATION
Due to the exceptionally high volumes of applications, we are unable to correspond with each applicant personally, therefore only relevant and suitable candidates will be contacted.
Should you not receive any correspondence from our company within 30 days, we regret your application has been unsuccessful.
The role is to process and administer payroll for several clients and run several payrolls using Vanilla/Sage payroll software.
PLEASE NOTE: This is not a senior management role, but rather focused on a more mid-career level candidate and due to the urgency, candidates resident in Cape Town will receive preference.
KEY REQUIREMENTS TO MEET FOR CONSIDERATION
- You will have completed Matric, coupled with 3-5 years experience in processing and administering in contractual, weekly and monthly payrolls for various clients
- You will have in-depth working knowledge of payroll software such as Sage, Vanilla or VIP, as well as a understanding of the technical workings of the system
- Ideally, you will have a background where there are several contractors with long and short term contracts in place, as well as having the understanding of the renewal and termination from an administrative and payroll perspective.
- You will have a solid background in fully managing electronic T&A systems, daily reporting on absenteeism, handling payroll queries and administering any personnel leave and rotations schedules, as well as ensuring onboarding and termination administration is accurate and efficiently managed on the payroll system.
- Sound knowledge of EMP201, EMP501 and IRP5 submissions, reconciling payroll accounts and benefits administration is essential
- You will be able to work independently, thrive under pressure, be able to problem solve and have a background in the manufacturing sector.
- You will have a valid driver’s license, clear criminal and credit history, as well as being able to provide contactable references to motivate your application.
Due to the exceptionally high volumes of applications, we are unable to correspond with each applicant personally, therefore only relevant and suitable candidates will be contacted.
Should you not receive any correspondence from our company within 30 days, we regret your application has been unsuccessful.