PSGs commitment to transform and embrace diversity is what drives us to achieve a diverse workplace with employment equity as a key goal to create an inclusive workforce.
In achieving our employment equity goals, we give preference to applicants from designated groups, and we encourage people with disability to apply.
Key Responsibilities:
Ensuring timeous and accurate end-to-end processing of company payroll of 600+ employees on Sage People/ESS
Maintenance of payroll and leave administration systems.
Administering and maintaining leave, including maternity leave and UIF forms
Accurate processing of new and temporary employees, transfers, promotions, terminations, and other payroll-related processing
Accurate processing of monthly earnings/deductions, advances, back pay, overtime, medical aid, provident fund, bonuses, incentives, commission, recurring commission, reimbursements, garnishees, loans, cell phone allowance, vehicle allowance, fines, standby allowances, interest on loans, retirement annuity, and unpaid leave.
Input and maintain data on the payroll system e.g. cost centres, EE, ETI
Manage and conduct month-end and year-end statutory requirements.
Monthly mandatory payroll reconciliation, journals, and preparation for payment of PAYE, UIF, and SDL (EMP201 loading on SARS website) and 3rd party payments
Reconciliation of payroll-related General Ledger accounts and the initial set up of all general ledger account codes.
Earning and deduction setup on Sage
Software upgrade
Annual rate changes to Sage setup for medical, gap and medical insurance
Annual rate changes to Sage for risk benefits calculations
Accurate and timeous delivery of ad hoc, mandatory, monthly, and annual HR Reports
Maintaining and updating employee records on the payroll system and internal HR system
Advance report writing on Sage
Administration and maintenance of employee benefits in accordance with Employee Benefit Committee decisions, Fund rules, and Company Remuneration Policy.
Liaising with staff and management on payroll and employee benefit-related queries.
Advise staff on company policy and procedures where appropriate.
Escalate client/work issues to Supervisor/Manager
Assists with projects as required.
Qualification:
Matric Qualification
Diploma or Tertiary qualification will be advantageous.
Experience:
Minimum 5 years´ working experience on a payroll (Sage People - Essential) and HR systems.
Experience in a financial services environment will be advantageous
Skills/ Competencies:
Software: MS Excel (intermediary level), MS Word, MS Outlook
Sound knowledge and experience in payroll (Sage People/ESS) processing.
Sound knowledge and experience of PAYE and statutory compliance and understanding of employee benefits.
In-depth understanding of tax calculations
Sound knowledge and experience of payroll reconciliation processes.
In-depth knowledge of payroll-related legislation
Analysing information, data entry skills, general math/accounting skills, and reporting skills
Behavioural Competencies:
Information Gathering and Problem Analysis
Sound numerical ability and data entry skills
Sound Judgement
Quality and Detail-Oriented
Integrity
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Service Focus
Teamwork-oriented
Closing date: 30-Apr-2026