Payroll Specialist

Remote Recruitment

Payroll Specialist ensuring accurate payroll processing for remote workforce in South Africa. Responsibilities include compliance with tax legislation and managing payroll records.

Posted 5/18/2026full-timeRemote • 🇿🇦 South AfricaMid-LevelSenior💰 ZAR 32,000 per monthWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Process monthly payroll accurately and on schedule for all employees
Calculate and reconcile salaries, overtime, leave pay, bonuses, and deductions
Ensure compliance with PAYE, UIF, SDL, and other statutory obligations
Prepare and submit EMP201, EMP501, and IRP5 returns via SARS eFiling
Maintain accurate payroll records and employee remuneration data
Resolve payroll queries from employees and management promptly
Liaise with HR and finance teams to ensure data accuracy and alignment

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of experience in payroll administration or a similar role
Proficiency in payroll software (Sage Payroll, PaySpace, VIP, or similar)
Strong knowledge of South African payroll legislation and SARS requirements
High attention to detail and accuracy in numerical data
Ability to handle sensitive payroll information with strict confidentiality
Good Excel skills for payroll reconciliations and reporting
Organised and able to meet strict payroll deadlines independently
Diploma or degree in Finance, Accounting, or Payroll Administration preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Process monthly payroll accurately and on schedule for all employees
Calculate and reconcile salaries, overtime, leave pay, bonuses, and deductions
Ensure compliance with PAYE, UIF, SDL, and other statutory obligations
Prepare and submit EMP201, EMP501, and IRP5 returns via SARS eFiling
Maintain accurate payroll records and employee remuneration data
Resolve payroll queries from employees and management promptly
Liaise with HR and finance teams to ensure data accuracy and alignment 🎯 Requirements
3+ years of experience in payroll administration or a similar role
Proficiency in payroll software (Sage Payroll, PaySpace, VIP, or similar)
Strong knowledge of South African payroll legislation and SARS requirements
High attention to detail and accuracy in numerical data
Ability to handle sensitive payroll information with strict confidentiality
Good Excel skills for payroll reconciliations and reporting
Organised and able to meet strict payroll deadlines independently
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Hard Skills & Tools

payroll administrationsalary calculationovertime calculationleave pay calculationbonus calculationdeduction reconciliationpayroll software proficiencyExcel skillsdata reconciliationreporting

Soft Skills

attention to detailaccuracyconfidentialityorganizational skillsindependencecommunicationproblem-solvingtime managementinterpersonal skillscollaboration

Certifications

diploma in Financedegree in Accountingdegree in Payroll Administration