Wage Administrator

Recruiter: Fouche & Co Recruitment

Job Ref: DBN000758/CF

Date posted: Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Location: Hillcrest, South Africa

SUMMARY: A well-established clothing manufacturing company with ±300 staff is seeking an experienced Wage Administrator to join their team. If you're highly accurate, deadline-driven, and know your way around a weekly wage run on Pastel Payroll, we want to hear from you.

POSITION INFO: Key Responsibilities Process weekly and/or monthly wages for all hourly-paid and salaried staff on Pastel Payroll Capture and verify clock card/biometric time and attendance data, including overtime, Sunday work, public holidays, and shift differentials Calculate and process leave (annual, sick, family responsibility), absenteeism, and short-time in line with BCEA and Bargaining Council requirements Administer new engagements, terminations, transfers, and salary/rate changes on the payroll system Ensure accurate deductions: PAYE, UIF, SDL, garnishee orders, union subscriptions, provident/pension fund contributions, and other statutory or voluntary deductions Reconcile payroll to general ledger monthly; resolve discrepancies with Finance Generate and submit statutory returns (EMP201, UIF declarations) and assist with EMP501 reconciliations Prepare IRP5/IT3(a) certificates at tax year-end Maintain accurate, POPIA-compliant employee records (personal information, banking details, tax numbers) Respond to employee payslip queries and resolve them within agreed turnaround times Assist with Workmen's Compensation (COIDA) submissions and UIF claims (UI-19, UI-2.7) Support internal and external payroll audits with documentation and reporting Minimum Requirements Grade 12 / Matric; a payroll or bookkeeping qualification advantageous Minimum 3-5 years' wage/payroll administration experience, ideally within a manufacturing or clothing/textile environment Proven working experience on Pastel Payroll (essential) Experience processing high-volume, weekly-paid hourly workforces Strong Excel skills High level of accuracy, confidentiality, and deadline management Own transport advantageous Remuneration R20 000 - R25 000 **Please note that only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted**