Payroll Administrator

The organisation is recruiting a Payroll Administrator for its Middelburg operation. The role forms part of a wider finance jobs portfolio across Mpumalanga.

About This Position

Importantly, the Payroll Administrator vacancy forms part of how the Middelburg branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the finance jobs side of the business moving forward.

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

Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the finance jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Middelburg much easier.

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.

Our Commitment to Transformation

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 Middelburg.

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.

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

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Middelburg.

Working in Middelburg

Working in Middelburg means a place within the Highveld coal corridor, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Mpumalanga region, and the Middelburg office benefits from those long-standing connections.

Many candidates already living within reach of Middelburg 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.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Middelburg, Mpumalanga.

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 Middelburg.

Why Join Us

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

Importantly, 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 Middelburg keep progressing.

Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in Mpumalanga.

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

The Environment

Notably, 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.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Middelburg site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Mpumalanga. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

Beyond that, 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.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Maintain accurate general ledger entries and trial balance integrity
• 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
• Assist with budget preparation and quarterly re-forecasting cycles
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support business decisions
• Review expense claims against company policy and approval limits
• Liaise with external auditors, banks and regulatory bodies

Essential Criteria

• Good written and verbal communication with non-finance stakeholders
• Sound ethical conduct and discretion when handling sensitive data
• Ability to meet tight reporting deadlines under pressure
• Clear credit and criminal record
• Hands-on experience with Sage, Pastel, SAP or Xero
• Understanding of internal controls and segregation of duties

Notably, if most of these boxes are ticked, you are encouraged to put your name forward.