Work-Force
Bring your skills as a Payroll Administrator to Hermanus and join a team that moves fast. This Western Cape role is one to watch.
What This Role Involves
The Payroll Administrator vacancy forms part of how the Hermanus branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the finance jobs side of the business moving forward.
Importantly, the organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the Payroll Administrator taking on this position.
Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the finance jobs group in Hermanus.
Your Workplace
Notably, the environment is structured and deadline-driven, with peaks around month-end, year-end and audit cycles. The wider team is collaborative, but focused work is the norm.
Equally, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.
Importantly, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Western Cape.
About Hermanus
On top of that, the role is based in Hermanus, within reach of Century City. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Hermanus and the broader Western Cape region.
Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Hermanus.
Many candidates already living within reach of Hermanus cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Western Cape economy.
Daily Duties
- Assist with budget preparation and quarterly re-forecasting cycles
- Maintain accurate general ledger entries and trial balance integrity
- Capture supplier invoices, journals and bank transactions accurately
- Implement and monitor internal controls to mitigate financial risk
- Maintain the fixed asset register and process monthly depreciation
- Support the year-end audit by preparing requested working papers
- Compile cash-flow forecasts and variance commentary for management
- Monitor debtors’ age analysis and follow up on overdue accounts
Candidate Profile
- Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
- Strong understanding of VAT, PAYE and SARS e-filing
- Awareness of B-BBEE financial reporting requirements
- Experience supporting external audits is an advantage
- Understanding of internal controls and segregation of duties
- Sound ethical conduct and discretion when handling sensitive data
- Ability to meet tight reporting deadlines under pressure
If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.