Payroll Administrator (12-month Fixed Term Contract)

We’re hiring! Join our HR Payroll team at Ackermans Support Centre as a Payroll Administrator on a 12-month fixed-term basis.

Bring your 2–3 years payroll administration experience, strong Excel skills, and attention to detail to manage large payrolls with accuracy and care.

If you’re analytical, deadline‑driven, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you!

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIRED

Essential:

• 2-3 years payroll administration experience

• Large payroll experience (On average 1500 employees per Payroll administrator, +/- 60 terms per month, +/- 30 promotions per month)

Preferred:

• Pay Space knowledge

SKILLS required:

• Computer skills, intermediate to advanced Excel

• Good verbal and written communication skills

• Interpersonal skills

• Attention to detail and the ability to question information

• Above average numerical ability

• Analytical thinking

• The ability to deal with sensitive and confidential information in a professional manner

• Ability to work independently as well as in a team

• Able to adhere to tight deadlines

• Ability to work under pressure

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Essential:

• A Grade 12 Certificate/Matric

Preferred:

• Payroll Certificate/ Diploma

JOB RELATED KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• Basic employee benefit administration and processes i.e. withdrawals and contributions

• Intermediate payroll knowledge

• Knowledge of labour legislation and tax

• Knowledge of full payroll function, including capturing payroll, checking remuneration, reconciling the payroll, backups/ rollover, manual calculations