PAYROLL ASSISTANT – CAPE TOWN The Salaries and wages department require a process-driven, attentive to detail and organized individual to join their team. This position requires an efficient individual who is able to work in a fast paced environment and is able to meet payroll administrative deadlines. Duties&responsibilities include but are not limited to: Accurately capture data onto various payroll systems Loading new employees onto the payroll system Ensure that new employee files are created timeously Ensure that all documents are filed timeously and accurately Print and accurately sort pay slips for distribution Accurately process timesheets ensuring deadlines are met Check, update and correct timesheets and query inconsistent clockings with respective Line Managers Manage the administration of the time and attendance system Accurately process leave information Maintain and update payroll records in terms of statutory requirements Assisting the Salaries&Wages Manager as well as Payroll Administrator’s as and where required Adhoc duties include filing, maintaining departmental documentation, managing long service certificates and ordering stationary on in-house system Ensure all historical terminations are removed from the filing room and archived correctly Prepare UI-19 and other Labour department documentation as well as Certificate of service for terminated employees Assisting with staff queries Qualifying Criteria: Grade 12 matric certificate Understanding and application of the BCEA (basic conditions of employment act) Any relevant certificate or qualification in payroll or administration Minimum 5 years of experience as a Payroll Assistant or Administrator or similar role Computer literacy: proficient in MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook Accsys PeopleWare experience advantageous Working knowledge of Time&Attendance software Qualifying Attributes Good communication skills both written and verbal Strong attention to detail and accuracy Ability to multi-task and manage a demanding workload in a pressurised environment Ability to effectively communicate with people on all levels Be self-motivated and results driven Disciplined in following procedures when executing tasks Be able to work both independently and in a team Good time management skills High work standards Be organised Logical and detail orientated methodologies Commitment to a strong business ethic and integrity Other Information: Job title: Payroll Assistant Reporting to: Payroll Team Leader and Divisional Director - Human Capital Job type: Permanent position Standard hours: 08h00–17h00: Monday – Thursday 08h00–16h00: Friday May be required to work overtime as per operational requirements Salary We offer a highly competitive package depending on the extent of the applicant’s qualifications and experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr