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Step into a Payroll Administrator role in Somerset West and make your mark across Western Cape. The team is hiring now and wants to hear from sharp, committed candidates.
About the Opportunity
This Payroll Administrator role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Somerset West. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the finance jobs pipeline across Western Cape.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the finance jobs team in Western Cape 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 Somerset West teams, and the new Payroll Administrator will feel that from the first week.
The role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Somerset West also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
About the Team
Equally, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Somerset West office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Western Cape 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.
Importantly, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Somerset West 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.
About Somerset West
Working in Somerset West means a place close to the Stellenbosch agricultural belt, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Western Cape region, and the Somerset West office benefits from those long-standing connections.
Many candidates already living within reach of Somerset West 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.
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 Somerset West.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Somerset West, Western Cape.
Growing With Us
Practically speaking, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the finance jobs team in Somerset West have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Somerset West have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Western Cape.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Somerset West team member.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Inclusive recruitment is part of the organisation’s employment practices. Applicants are assessed on relevant qualifications, skills and experience for this role in Somerset West.
In addition, inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Somerset West.
Crucially, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Western Cape.
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.
Key Responsibilities
- 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
- Compile cash-flow forecasts and variance commentary for management
- Reconcile bank accounts, supplier statements and intercompany loans
Minimum Requirements
- Awareness of B-BBEE financial reporting requirements
- Good written and verbal communication with non-finance stakeholders
- Strong understanding of VAT, PAYE and SARS e-filing
- Excellent attention to detail and analytical thinking
- Experience supporting external audits is an advantage
Equally, candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.