At iqbusiness, we’re more than a management and digital growth enabler—we’re a purpose-driven organisation with over 26 years of experience helping people, business, and Africa grow. Our full-service solutions span digital, cloud, security, consulting, and beyond, delivering real impact with every project.
The purpose of the Payroll Administrator is to handle all payroll and benefits-related input and reporting, as well as ensuring statutory compliance and returns for permanent employees, as well as monthly and hourly paid contractors.
Responsibilities:
Payroll Data Integrity and Maintenance
- Maintain the Master File data on Sage 300 People.
- Ensure that procedures and practices are in place to provide strong controls and good governance in payroll.
Payroll input and duties
- Responsible for the preparation and processing of the monthly payrolls on Sage 300 People. This includes the entire cycle of payroll processing from capturing new employees, changes, and terminations.
- Coordinate between payroll and Human Capital to ensure proper flow and maintenance of employee data.
- Maintain employee records, ensuring that employee changes are processed correctly and on time, and review changes for proper authorization.
- Generate reports for payment, such as PAYE returns.
- Keep abreast of company policies and tax legislation that impact remuneration.
- Prepare month-end reports, including expense claims, Headcount reports, Leave Provision reports, General Ledger, and 3rd party payroll payments.
- Ensure timely communication of payroll changes to the HR manager.
- Handle EMP201 submissions and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
Requirements:- Matric
- Payroll Diploma
- 3–5 years of payroll administration experience in a large company.
- Proficiency in Sage 300 People.
- Experience in Employee Self Service (ESS).
- MS Excel skills.
- Familiarity with statutory compliance and reporting requirements from SARS, DOL, and other bodies.
- Knowledge of the Pension Funds Act.
- Understanding and knowledge of Medical Aids.
- Familiarity with South African Employment Legislation applicable to payroll.
Critical Core Competencies - Personal & Behavioural:
- Adhering to Principles and Values
- Supporting and Caring (motivating/assisting)
- Applying Expertise and Technology
- Delivering results and meeting customer expectations
- Relating and Networking (communicating and developing relationships)
- Formulating strategies and concepts
- Leading and Deciding (taking initiative)
- Entrepreneurial and Commercial thinking
- Persuading and Influencing
- Learning and researching (continuous improvement)
- Achieving personal work goals and objectives (planning and organizing)
- Creating and innovating (problem solving)
- Collaboration
Please note: As all IQbusiness roles require honesty in the handling of or access to cash, finances, financial systems, or confidential information; our recruitment process requires that the following background checks be completed: credit, criminal, ID, and qualification verification
IQbusiness is committed to sustainable growth and transformation, we embrace diversity and employ previously disadvantaged individuals
