Senior Payroll Administrator

Recruiter: Rad Resources

Job Ref: PTA000792/JK

Date posted: Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Location: Sandton, South Africa

Salary: 35000 Monthly

SUMMARY: Our client is looking for a Senior Payroll Administrator to join their team in Sandton.

POSITION INFO: The Payroll Administrator will be responsible for administering and processing payroll input by capturing and verifying payroll data, maintaining leave records, ensuring data accuracy, executing net salary runs, issuing payslips, and preparing statutory documents. Key Accountabilities: Receive, verify and capture payroll input data Maintain and update all leave information on the payroll system Generate and review system reports to validate payroll inputs Register new employees for tax numbers with SARS Calculate net salaries & third-party payments for Treasury projection Conduct a staff complement reconciliation to confirm payroll integrity Verify and adjust retirement annuities and pensions, where applicable Verify and adjust medical aid contributions and subsidies as required Print payroll reports and maintain orderly filling of all payroll documents Review payroll inputs for completeness and accuracy Identify and resolve duplicated ID's and bank accounts Requirements: Grade 12 SAGE VIP Payroll System Certification National Diploma in Finance or Human Resource Management (NQF Level 6) will be an added advantage A minimum of 5 - 8 years' experience in Payroll Administration Valid driver's license