Junior Payroll Officer
Core
Capture new hires, banking details, salary changes, and terminations into payroll systems; verify overtime and leave; assist with statutory deductions and filings (UIF, PAYE); handle payroll queries and month-end reconciliations.
Role type
Junior Payroll Officer
Builds
Accurate monthly payroll runs and statutory compliance filings for a South African e-commerce retailer
Domain
Retail / Payroll Administration
Required skills
Payroll administration, Statutory calculations (UIF, PAYE), Time and attendance verification, Advanced Excel, Employee record management, Journal entries and reconciliations
Preferred skills
Experience with ESS systems, Knowledge of South African labor legislation (BCEA, UIF, SDA, WCA), Accounting knowledge
Technologies
Payroll systems, Time and attendance systems, Advanced Excel
Responsibilities
Capture new hires, banking details, salary changes, and terminations into payroll systems; Verify employee overtime and track annual, sick, or family responsibility leave; Assist with calculations for statutory deductions and filings like UIF and PAYE; Handle routine internal and external payroll questions; Support month-end reconciliations and reporting tasks; Ensure all payroll documentation is filed and employee records are maintained.
Seniority
Junior, entry-level to early career (via careerplan.io/jobs/8141538-junior-payroll-officer-at-takealotcom)
