Work-Force
Role: Payroll Administrator. Location: Tzaneen, Limpopo. The team is hiring and seeks a candidate who can step in and deliver from week one.
About This Position
The organisation is investing in its Tzaneen operation, and this Payroll Administrator position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the finance jobs function and contribute to the wider Limpopo business.
Expect a structured first ninety days, with onboarding milestones, regular check-ins, and an early focus on getting comfortable with the systems and processes that underpin the Tzaneen team.
Notably, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Tzaneen also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Equal Opportunity
Beyond that, the organisation is committed to fair, merit-based recruitment and equal opportunity. Applications are assessed against the published role requirements in line with applicable employment law.
Importantly, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Limpopo.
B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.
Why This Role
Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Tzaneen contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the finance jobs space in Limpopo.
In addition, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
Practically speaking, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
Daily Duties
- Capture supplier invoices, journals and bank transactions accurately
- Maintain accurate general ledger entries and trial balance integrity
- Liaise with external auditors, banks and regulatory bodies
- Reconcile bank accounts, supplier statements and intercompany loans
- Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support business decisions
- Review expense claims against company policy and approval limits
What You’ll Need
- Strong understanding of VAT, PAYE and SARS e-filing
- Excellent attention to detail and analytical thinking
- Ability to meet tight reporting deadlines under pressure
- Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
- Hands-on experience with Sage, Pastel, SAP or Xero
- Understanding of internal controls and segregation of duties
- Solid working knowledge of IFRS for SMEs and SA tax basics
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.