Payroll Specialist

A leading Mining Services organisation is looking to appoint a skilled Payroll Specialist with solid end-to-end payroll expertise and familiarity with core HR administrative tasks. This is a fully onsite position based in Germiston, working closely with the Finance Department and a Payroll Clerk responsible for timekeeping. The role manages payroll for roughly 150–200 employees and provides additional HR support where required.

Responsibilities

• Full end-to-end payroll processing on Sage

• Monthly payroll calculations and statutory submissions

• Printing and distributing payslips

• Managing leave, benefits, and UIF processes

• Ensuring payroll compliance and accurate employee data management

• Assisting with HR administration and documentation

• Supporting employee onboarding and maintaining personnel records

• Providing HR-related guidance when required

• Attending company hearings when necessary

Requirements

• 3–5+ years payroll experience (Sage experience required)

• Proven experience managing payroll for 150–200 employees

• Payroll Certificate or BCom Degree in HR (essential)

• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy

• Ability to work independently and take initiative

• Willing and able to work onsite full-time

Benefits