Career Opportunity: Payroll Specialist (with HR Support)

Position: Payroll Specialist (with HR Support)
Location:  Germiston, Johannesburg (Onsite)
Industry: Procurement and Mining Services
Salary: Market-Related (Negotiable)
Start Date: Interviews from 5 January 2026

Are you an experienced Payroll Specialist with 3–5+ years of end-to-end payroll processing expertise, comfortable managing payroll for a staff complement of 150–200 employees?

A well-established company in the Procurement and Mining Services sector in Gauteng is seeking a detail-oriented professional to take full ownership of their payroll function while providing essential administrative support to Human Resources. This is an onsite, full-time position based in Germiston, working closely with the Finance Team.

Key Responsibilities:

End-to-End Payroll Management

• Full Processing: Take responsibility for the full payroll processing cycle using Sage software.

• Calculations & Submissions: Execute accurate monthly payroll calculations and ensure timely statutory submissions.

• Administration: Manage employee leave records, benefits administration, and all UIF-related tasks.

• Data Integrity: Ensure strict payroll compliance and accurate employee data management.

• Payslip Distribution: Oversee the printing and distribution of payslips.

• Collaboration: Work alongside another Payroll Clerk who handles employee timekeeping.

HR Support & Administration

• Documentation: Assist with general HR administration and documentation.

• Onboarding: Support the employee onboarding process and maintain accurate employee records.

• Guidance: Provide basic HR-related guidance and support where required.

• Hearings: Attend company hearings when necessary to assist with administrative aspects.

Minimum Requirements:

• Experience: 5+ years of practical, hands-on payroll experience.

• System Proficiency: Must have experience managing payroll on Sage software.

• Volume: Experience managing payroll for 150–200 employees is required.

• Qualification (Essential): Possess a Payroll Certificate or a BCom Degree in HR (or equivalent qualification).

• Attributes: Strong attention to detail and accuracy, ability to work independently, take initiative, and be comfortable working onsite full-time in Germiston.

How to Apply:

If you meet the above requirements and are available for interviews from early January 2026:

• Submit your updated CV to the Hire Resolve team.

📧 Contact: financialcareers@hireresolve.za.com

Location:  Germiston

Reference: PayrollSpecialist_Germiston_2026