Work-Force
This is a current vacancy. Role: Payroll Administrator. Location: Somerset West, Western Cape. The team is hiring and seeks a candidate who can step in and deliver from week one.
About the Opportunity
An experienced Payroll Administrator is needed to support operations in Somerset West. The role forms part of how the business keeps its finance jobs portfolio strong in Western Cape.
The successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Somerset West team on trust, and the Payroll Administrator role will feel that from week one.
Notably, 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.
Where You’ll Work
Crucially, 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.
A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Western Cape. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
Notably, 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.
Diversity and Inclusion
Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across Western Cape, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across 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.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Liaise with external auditors, banks and regulatory bodies
- Review expense claims against company policy and approval limits
- Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support business decisions
- Process payment runs and resolve supplier queries timeously
- Assist with budget preparation and quarterly re-forecasting cycles
- Assist with VAT, PAYE and provisional tax submissions to SARS
- Compile cash-flow forecasts and variance commentary for management
- Support the year-end audit by preparing requested working papers
Essential Criteria
- Strong understanding of VAT, PAYE and SARS e-filing
- Ability to meet tight reporting deadlines under pressure
- B.Com or National Diploma in Accounting, Finance or related field
- Hands-on experience with Sage, Pastel, SAP or Xero
- Solid working knowledge of IFRS for SMEs and SA tax basics
- Working towards SAICA, SAIPA or CIMA designation is preferred
If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.