Payroll Administrator

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Overview

This Payroll Administrator role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Lichtenburg. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the finance jobs pipeline across North West.

Communication runs both ways. Managers across the finance jobs team in North West make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.

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 Lichtenburg teams, and the new Payroll Administrator will feel that from the first week.

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Payroll Administrator to step into the finance jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.

A Typical Day

Most days begin by working through your inbox, prioritising urgent supplier or audit queries before settling into the books. You move between reconciliations, journal entries and review meetings, breaking out spreadsheets when something doesn’t tie up. Mid-morning calls with operations or sales help you understand the numbers behind the numbers, and the afternoon is usually given to deeper work: management reports, tax submissions or supporting a junior with a tricky reconciliation. By the time you log off, you have nudged the business closer to a clean month-end.

No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Lichtenburg.

The Lichtenburg office buzzes through peak hours and settles into focused, productive lulls in between, giving you time to plan and reset before the next stretch of work.

In addition, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when North West operations throw up the unexpected.

Meet the Team

Beyond that, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Lichtenburg office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when North West operations get busy.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

Equally, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Lichtenburg will be explained during the hiring process.

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.

Career Growth

Equally, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the finance jobs team in Lichtenburg have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Lichtenburg team member.

Practically speaking, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Lichtenburg have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across North West.

Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

Why This Role

You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Lichtenburg colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the finance jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.

Beyond that, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.

Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.

On top of that, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.

Key Outputs

• Support the year-end audit by preparing requested working papers
• Reconcile bank accounts, supplier statements and intercompany loans
• Maintain accurate general ledger entries and trial balance integrity
• Liaise with external auditors, banks and regulatory bodies
• Maintain the fixed asset register and process monthly depreciation
• Process payment runs and resolve supplier queries timeously
• Compile cash-flow forecasts and variance commentary for management
• Assist with VAT, PAYE and provisional tax submissions to SARS

Candidate Profile

• 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
• Any checks required by law or the specific duties will be explained during the hiring process
• Awareness of B-BBEE financial reporting requirements
• Sound ethical conduct and discretion when handling sensitive data
• 2-4 years’ experience in a similar finance role

Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.