Capita

Payroll Advisor – Fixed Term Contract

Capita

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: South Africa

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About the role

  • Support the Payroll Lead with all statutory compliance activities, including AA88s, UIF documentation and submissions, EMP201 and EMP501 preparation, balancing, and submissions.
  • Assist with the preparation, validation, and submission of SARS statutory returns, including IRP5/IT3(a) certificates and E@syFile uploads.
  • Resolve payroll system errors and statutory discrepancies to ensure accurate and compliant payroll processing.
  • Collaborate with HR, Finance, and Systems teams to address issues impacting statutory calculations or submissions.
  • Perform monthly statutory reconciliations, including PAYE, UIF, SDL, and ETI.
  • Support mid‑year and year‑end SARS submissions, ensuring deadlines are met and data is accurate.
  • Maintain accurate employee tax and statutory records, ensuring correct application of tax directives, fringe benefits, and legislative changes.
  • Assist with internal and external audits by preparing required payroll documentation and statutory evidence.
  • Monitor legislative updates and ensure payroll processes remain compliant with South African tax and labour laws.
  • Provide guidance and support to employees and internal stakeholders regarding statutory payroll queries.
  • Offer any additional operational or compliance support required by the Payroll Lead to ensure smooth payroll delivery.

Requirements

  • Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in South African payroll processing with strong statutory compliance exposure.
  • Solid understanding of SARS requirements, EMP201/EMP501 submissions, ETI, UIF, SDL, and BCEA.
  • Experience using payroll systems (e.g. SAP, Workday, or similar).
  • Strong working knowledge of SARS eFiling and E@syFile.
  • Experience resolving payroll system errors and statutory discrepancies.
  • Minimum Qualification: Matric (Grade 12) required.
  • Relevant tertiary qualification in Payroll, HR, Finance, or related field preferred.
Benefits
  • Competitive Basic salary
  • Global Colleague Networks: We provide opportunities for participation in global colleague networks, fostering a sense of community and collaboration.
  • Community Engagement: We offer 8 hours for opportunities to give back to the community through our socio-economic development programmes.
  • Annual Leave: We provide annual leave days more than statutory requirements, ensuring our employees have ample time to rest and rejuvenate.
  • International Exposure: We provide opportunities for international exposure, broadening our employees’ horizons and experiences.
  • Development and Growth: We offer numerous opportunities for development and growth, helping our employees to reach their full potential.
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Hard Skills & Tools
payroll processingstatutory complianceSARS submissionsEMP201 preparationEMP501 preparationstatutory reconciliationstax directivesfringe benefitslegislative changesaudit preparation
Soft Skills
collaborationproblem-solvingattention to detailcommunicationguidancesupportoperational support
Certifications
Matric (Grade 12)tertiary qualification in Payrolltertiary qualification in HRtertiary qualification in Finance