Payroll Administrator (12-month Fixed Term Contract)

We’re hiring! Join our HR Payroll team at Ackermans Support Centre as a Payroll Administrator on a 12-month fixed-term basis.

Bring your 2–3 years payroll administration experience, strong Excel skills, and attention to detail to manage large payrolls with accuracy and care.

If you’re analytical, deadline‑driven, and thrive in a collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you!

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIRED

Essential:

2-3 years payroll administration experience

Large payroll experience (On average 1500 employees per Payroll administrator, +/- 60 terms per month, +/- 30 promotions per month)

Preferred:

Pay Space knowledge

SKILLS required:

Computer skills, intermediate to advanced Excel

Good verbal and written communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail and the ability to question information

Above average numerical ability

Analytical thinking

The ability to deal with sensitive and confidential information in a professional manner

Ability to work independently as well as in a team

Able to adhere to tight deadlines

Ability to work under pressure

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Essential:

A Grade 12 Certificate/Matric

Preferred:

Payroll Certificate/ Diploma

JOB RELATED KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

Basic employee benefit administration and processes i.e. withdrawals and contributions

Intermediate payroll knowledge

Knowledge of labour legislation and tax

Knowledge of full payroll function, including capturing payroll, checking remuneration, reconciling the payroll, backups/ rollover, manual calculations