Job Description

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Job Overview

Application Deadline:

11 January 2026

Job Location:

Parow, Western Cape

Job Title:

Payroll Specialist

Education Level:

Diploma

Job Level:

Intermediate

Minimum Experience:

3 - 5 Years

Payroll Specialist job vacancy in Parow, Cape Town.

Key Performance Areas:

Processing payroll for approximately 170 employees. Managing the weekly payroll for 80 employees (Timesheets Thursday-Wednesday, paid on Thursday). Processing the Coating Payroll (21st-20th each month, paid on the 24th). Processing the Admin Payroll (25th-24th each month, paid on the 24th). Accurate capturing, verification, and approval of timesheets and leave. Ensuring correct deductions, benefits, overtime, and legislative compliance. Handling payroll queries, requests, and providing support to staff. Reconciling payroll reports and preparing information for finance processing.

Requirements:

Experience with Sage People 300 (essential). Experience with Jarrison Time & Attendance (advantageous). Strong administrative and numerical skills. High level of accuracy, confidentiality, and attention to detail. * Good communication and problem-solving skills.