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Salary
$12k per year
Location
In office (South Africa)
Seniority
Middle · 3+ years exp
Employment
Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 27, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 17, 2026. Job Mail scores C on the Alion truth index.

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Job Mail is a South African online job board offering a large selection of vacancies across the country and some positions abroad. Job seekers can search and apply for jobs online, upload a CV and receive job alerts, while employers and recruitment agencies can advertise positions to a broad national audience. The brand is one of the longer-established names in South African job advertising and is operated from South Africa.
We're looking for a Payroll Assistant to join our client's team in Menlyn.

Please send an updated CV, Portfolio and most recent payslip to [email protected]

Duties:

  • Create and maintain the database of Councilors details with specific reference to Sitting Allowance and Subsistence & Travel
  • Calculation / Re-calculation of payments of Councilor Sitting Allowances and Subsistence & Travel claims
  • Upload Councilor payments on ABSA cash focus
  • Maintaining and updating councilor records and payments on the VIP system
  • Ensure proper filling system of Councilor information, payments and reports
  • Complying with relevant legislation and regulations (e.g. PFMA, Treasury Regulations, Companies Policies, etc.)
  • Assisting with year-end processes such as annual payroll tax and payment summary reconciliations
  • Making backups and arranging for safekeeping of documentation
  • Reconciling of all councilor data to ensure that the accurate payments are made
  • Dealing with councilor queries from Companies Provincial and National offices
  • Be able to provide Councilor Payment reports as required by Companies Provincial and National offices
  • Providing assistance during internal and external audits (retrieval and checking of documents)
  • Maintain proper accounting records for the Companies Employees Bursary scheme.

Requirements:

  • National Diploma with a major in accounting is required
  • 3 years work experience in payroll with some experience on handling employee benefits
  • Knowledge of the VIP Premier system
  • Knowledge of SAP system
  • Attention to detail
  • Understanding Payroll procedures and payroll related forms
  • Ability to work with tight deadlines
  • Presentation skills
  • Coordination, planning & organising skills
  • Good interpersonal relationship skills

Salary: R 200 000 Annual CTC

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