Payroll Officer - Full function (JHB Cresta)

Torga Optical is looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Officer to join our Head Office team.

We are looking for a confident, hands-on payroll professional who can take ownership of the monthly payroll process, ensuring accuracy, compliance and the efficient administration of payroll-related matters.

The ideal candidate will be organised, analytical, comfortable working independently and capable of managing payroll deadlines within a fast-paced retail environment.

• Manage and coordinate the full monthly payroll cycle.
• Process salaries, overtime, incentives, allowances and deductions.
• Ensure accurate payroll inputs, reconciliations and employee records.
• Administer employee leave, new appointments, terminations and payroll changes.
• Manage payroll queries and resolve discrepancies timeously.
• Ensure payslips, tax documentation and payroll reports and accurately prepared.
• Manage statutory requirements, including UIF submissions and uFiling.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee payroll records.
• Ensure payroll processes comply with applicable labour legislation and statutory requirements.
• Work closely with HR, Finance and management to ensure effective payroll administration.

• Relevant three-year tertiary qualification with practical experience.
• 4-5 years' payroll experience.
• Strong working knowledge of Sage Payroll/Simplepay systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunity to work with fast-growing leading Retail Optometry brand.
• Professional and supportive working environment.

If you have the experience and confidence to manage a busy payroll function and if you're organised, reliable and take pride in getting the details right, we would like to hear from you.

Please apply online or email your CV to [email protected]