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≈ $15k – $32k per year (Estimated)
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In office (Bloemfontein)
Seniority
Junior · 2+ years exp
Employment
Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 19, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 8, 2026. Hire Resolve scores D on the Alion truth index.

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Hire Resolve is a recruitment and executive search agency headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa, filling permanent and contract roles for client companies in Africa, the Middle East, Europe and North America. Its assignments span engineering and construction, manufacturing, hospitality, legal, finance, IT and energy clients, and it also recruits mechanics and maintenance technicians from South Africa for employers in the Netherlands. Recent searches include structural and civil engineers, construction superintendents and MEP project managers, tax managers, personal injury attorneys and paralegals, hotel managers, luxury housekeeping staff and HVAC technicians.

Career Opportunity: Payroll Administrator

Job Title: Payroll Administrator (Permanent)

Location: Bloemfontein, Free State (Primarily Onsite)

Department: Payroll / Finance

Are you an experienced Payroll Administrator with strong Sage 300 People experience and a proven track record in managing complex payroll environments?

A leading organisation in Bloemfontein is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to manage the accurate and compliant execution of end-to-end payroll processes.

This is not a basic payroll processing role. The successful candidate will work with multiple sites, complex pay rules, shifts, reconciliations and payroll queries. Hands-on Sage 300 People experience is mandatory.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage end-to-end payroll processing, including capturing, validation and reconciliation.
  • Process payroll across multiple sites, including shifts, allowances, deductions and variable pay.
  • Utilise Sage 300 People to accurately process and validate payroll transactions.
  • Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and exceptions.
  • Manage UIF administration and support IRP5 reporting.
  • Complete EMP201 validation and IOD administration.
  • Manage benefit capturing, reconciliations and payment files.
  • Ensure payroll processes comply with statutory and company requirements.
  • Respond to payroll queries and resolve complex payroll matters.
  • Work closely with HR, Finance and operational teams.
  • Identify and resolve payroll issues before finalisation.

Minimum Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Payroll Administrator in a complex payroll environment.
  • Mandatory hands-on experience with Sage 300 People HR, Payroll & ESS.
  • 2-4 years' relevant payroll experience.
  • Relevant tertiary qualification in Payroll, Finance, Accounting, HR or a related field.
  • Experience with multi-site, shift-based payroll, custom pay rules and reconciliations is highly advantageous.
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
  • National Senior Certificate and valid driver's licence.
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent organisational and time-management abilities.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet strict payroll deadlines.
  • High level of confidentiality and professionalism.

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.

Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.

Apply for this role today, contact Tiffany Rielly at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn

You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: [email protected]

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.

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