Job Description

Job Summary
Career Opportunity: Payroll Specialist (with HR Support)
Position: Payroll Specialist (with HR Support)
Location: Germiston, Johannesburg (Onsite)
Industry: Procurement and Mining Services
Salary: Market-Related (Negotiable)
Start Date: Interviews from 5 January 2026
Are you an experienced Payroll Specialist with 3-5+ years of end-to-end payroll processing expertise, comfortable managing payroll for a staff complement of 150-200 employees?
A well-established company in the Procurement and Mining Services sector in Gauteng is seeking a detail-oriented professional to take full ownership of their payroll function while providing essential administrative support to Human Resources. This is an onsite, full-time position based in Germiston, working closely with the Finance Team.
Key Responsibilities:
End-to-End Payroll Management
Full Processing: Take responsibility for the full payroll processing cycle using Sage software.
Calculations & Submissions: Execute accurate monthly payroll calculations and ensure timely statutory submissions.
Administration: Manage employee leave records, benefits administration, and all UIF-related tasks.
Data Integrity: Ensure strict payroll compliance and accurate employee data management.
Payslip Distribution: Oversee the printing and distribution of payslips.
Collaboration: Work alongside another Payroll Clerk who handles employee timekeeping.
HR Support & Administration
Documentation: Assist with general HR administration and documentation.
Onboarding: Support the employee onboarding process and maintain accurate employee records.
Guidance: Provide basic HR-related guidance and support where required.
Hearings: Attend company hearings when necessary to assist with administrative aspects.
Minimum Requirements:
Experience: 5+ years of practical, hands-on payroll experience.
System Proficiency: Must have experience managing payroll on Sage software.
Volume: Experience managing payroll for 150-200 employees is required.
Qualification (Essential): Possess a Payroll Certificate or a BCom Degree in HR (or equivalent qualification).
Attributes: Strong attention to detail and accuracy, ability to work independently, take initiative, and be comfortable working onsite full-time in Germiston.
How to Apply:
If you meet the above requirements and are available for interviews from early January 2026:
Submit your updated CV to the Hire Resolve team.
? Contact:
Location: Germiston
Reference: PayrollSpecialist_Germiston_2026
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