Job Description

Pretoria (West): My client, a respected organisation known for excellence in their field, is seeking to appoint a Temporary Payroll Administrator with strong experience in payroll processing and the Jarrison Time & Attendance system.
CANDIDATES WHO RESIDE IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO PRETORIA WEST, OR WHO WILL BE RESIDENT AT THE TIME OF COMMENCEMENT OF WORK, WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE
Purpose of the Role: To ensure accurate and timeous processing of payroll, with responsibility for maintaining employee records, time and attendance data, and ensuring compliance with statutory and company requirements. The role provides hands-on support within the HR function and reports to the HR Business Partner.
Key Responsibilities Include but Are Not Limited To

• Processing payroll accurately and on time using the Jarrison Payroll and Time & Attendance system
• Capturing and reconciling time, shifts, and overtime data from biometric systems
• Ensuring compliance with BCEA, tax legislation, and company policies in payroll processing
• Preparing payroll reports and reconciliations for management and audit purposes
• Maintaining and updating employee payroll files and records
• Assisting with statutory submissions and payments (PAYE, UIF, SDL, etc.)
• Responding to employee payroll queries and resolving discrepancies
• Supporting the HR team with payroll-related administration and reporting
• Assisting with audit and compliance reviews as required

Criteria

• Demonstrated experience with Jarrison Payroll / Time and Attendance system essential
• Matric with a relevant tertiary qualification in Payroll, HR, or related field
• Minimum 3-5 years' proven payroll administration experience
• Strong knowledge of BCEA, SARS payroll requirements, and general HR administration
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel essential)
• Language Proficiency: Fluent in English (written and spoken), with a good command of Afrikaans and a 3rd SA cultural language is essential
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to work under pressure with strict deadlines
• Confidential, professional, and reliable with a proactive approach

CANDIDATES WHO RESIDE IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO PRETORIA WEST, OR WHO WILL BE RESIDENT AT THE TIME OF COMMENCEMENT OF WORK, WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE