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Listing live now. Role: Payroll Administrator. Location: White River, Mpumalanga. The team is hiring and seeks a candidate who can step in and deliver from week one.
Overview
The Payroll Administrator vacancy forms part of how the White River branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the finance jobs side of the business moving forward.
Crucially, the role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The White River operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.
Notably, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in White River also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its White River teams, and the new Payroll Administrator will feel that from the first week.
Working in White River
White River continues to grow as an employment hub in Mpumalanga, with within the Highveld coal corridor. This role gives you a foothold in one of its busier business communities, with access to the local services, suppliers and partners that keep the work moving.
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 White River.
Many candidates already living within reach of White River cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Mpumalanga economy.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in White River, Mpumalanga.
What We Offer
Crucially, the hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this finance jobs role in White River; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for Mpumalanga.
Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
Notably, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
Beyond that, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
Meet the Team
Practically speaking, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the White River office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Mpumalanga operations get busy.
Practically speaking, the team structure and working relationships for this role in White River will be explained during the hiring process.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Crucially, 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.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in White River.
On top of that, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Mpumalanga.
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.
Your Role
- Compile cash-flow forecasts and variance commentary for management
- Implement and monitor internal controls to mitigate financial risk
- Monitor debtors’ age analysis and follow up on overdue accounts
- Process payment runs and resolve supplier queries timeously
- Capture supplier invoices, journals and bank transactions accurately
- Support the year-end audit by preparing requested working papers
- Assist with VAT, PAYE and provisional tax submissions to SARS
- Liaise with external auditors, banks and regulatory bodies
What You’ll Need
- Excellent attention to detail and analytical thinking
- Understanding of internal controls and segregation of duties
- Working towards SAICA, SAIPA or CIMA designation is preferred
- Strong understanding of VAT, PAYE and SARS e-filing
- Awareness of B-BBEE financial reporting requirements
On top of that, candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.