Payroll Administrator

A vacancy has been confirmed for a Payroll Administrator based in Senekal, Free State. The successful candidate will join an established team within the finance jobs function.

The Role

An experienced Payroll Administrator is needed to support operations in Senekal. The role forms part of how the business keeps its finance jobs portfolio strong in Free State.

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 Senekal team.

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.

Equal Opportunity

Inclusion is a core part of how the team operates. This is an equal-opportunity employer, and candidates from all communities — including women, youth and persons living with disabilities — are encouraged to apply for this role in Senekal.

Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Free State.

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 We Offer

Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Senekal contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the finance jobs space in Free State.

The company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Senekal keep progressing.

Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Senekal teams.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Liaise with external auditors, banks and regulatory bodies
• Monitor debtors’ age analysis and follow up on overdue accounts
• Capture supplier invoices, journals and bank transactions accurately
• Reconcile bank accounts, supplier statements and intercompany loans
• Compile cash-flow forecasts and variance commentary for management
• Process payment runs and resolve supplier queries timeously
• Implement and monitor internal controls to mitigate financial risk

Essential Criteria

• Ability to meet tight reporting deadlines under pressure
• 2-4 years’ experience in a similar finance role
• Clear credit and criminal record
• Sound ethical conduct and discretion when handling sensitive data
• Hands-on experience with Sage, Pastel, SAP or Xero
• Experience supporting external audits is an advantage
• B.Com or National Diploma in Accounting, Finance or related field

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