Payroll Administrator (Midrand)

Description

• Accurately capture, verify, and process payroll data using SAP ECC6, including overtime, allowances, deductions, and statutory payments for 5,000+ employees across multiple shafts and surface operations.
• Manage time & attendance systems, integrating shift clocking data, resolving discrepancies, and investigating anomalies.
• Administer leave management, including annual, sick, family responsibility, and mining-specific leave types, ensuring compliance with BCEA and company policies.
• Prepare payroll reports, reconciliations, and month-end closings; liaise with finance for payments and SARS submissions.
• Provide excellent support to employees and supervisors, resolving payroll queries with empathy and professionalism in a diverse, unionized workforce.
• Maintain data integrity, identify process improvements, and stay updated on mining payroll requirements, including safety bonus calculations.
• Ensure confidentiality and compliance with POPIA, mining health & safety standards, and audit requirements.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Matric (Grade 12) or equivalent; relevant payroll qualification (e.g., Payroll Association of South Africa certificate) preferred.
• 3+ years’ payroll experience in a high-volume industrial environment, with SAP ECC6 proficiency (HCM Payroll, Time Management modules).
• Hands-on experience with time & attendance systems (e.g., Kronos or similar) and leave management.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Experience in BPO or shared services environments advantageous.
• Strong understanding of shift-based payroll, allowances, and overtime calculations in mining contexts.

CORE COMPETENCIES & ATTRIBUTES

Behavioural Competencies

• Accuracy and analytical mindset for handling complex mining payrolls.
• Adaptable, with a willingness to learn evolving systems and regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including leadership, conflict resolution, and stakeholder management.
• Resilient under pressure; proactive problem-solving in shift-intensive operations.
• Ability to supervise payroll teams and ensure timely deliverables.
• Collaborative, team-oriented, and solution-focused.

Technical competencies

• Strong knowledge of SARS legislation and statutory compliance (PAYE, UIF, SDL, COIDA).
• Ability to investigate and resolve payroll and statutory queries.
• Good understanding of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act.
• Advanced SAP ECC6 skills, including troubleshooting, reporting, and system optimization.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills for reconciliations and payroll analysis.
• Mining sector experience is advantageous.

Other requirements

• Must have own reliable transport.
• Must have a valid drivers’ licence.
• Must be able to work additional/overtime hours when required.
• Must have a stable internet connection when working after-hours and when working remotely.
• Fluent in English and Afrikaans.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• Adherence to client Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
• Client satisfaction metrics
• Payroll processing accuracy
• On-time payroll completion
• Query resolution turnaround time