380 Payroll Clerk jobs in South Africa

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

City Logistics understands supply chains and the importance of adding maximum value, as well as providing cost-effective solutions and the highest service levels.Our extensive network throughout Southern Africa has been developed over 30 years, offering an exclusive supply chain solution, specializing in client and fleet requirements.This typically consists of a dedicated pool of vehicles and staff customized to the client’s operational needs, enabling the client to share the benefits of our procurement, maintenance and risk management capacity.We are passionate about what we do, passionate about Retail and service excellence.Let us be part of your solution.

ARE YOU OUR NEXT PAYROLL CLERK?Are you detail-driven, highly organized, and ready to thrive in a fast-paced logistics environment?We’re looking for a proactive Payroll Clerk to join our dynamic team! This role is ideal for someone with strong payroll and administrative skills who enjoys juggling multiple tasks and ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. If you have experience in the logistics industry, a knack for accuracy, and a passion for getting things done right the first time — we want to hear from you!

Key Duties:

Payroll & Timekeeping:
Manage weekly and monthly hours for staff, process timesheets, and authorize
hours using Accsys.
• Reporting:
Compile daily headcount and clocking reports; highlight discrepancies to
management.
• Reception & Communication:
Handle all front desk duties including call management, visitor handling, and
message coordination.
• POD (Proof of Delivery) Management:
Retrieve, scan, file, and respond to queries related to PODs in coordination with
customer service.
• Administrative Support:
Process purchase orders (SAP), manage retail bookings, maintain filing systems,
and support logistics operations.
• Compliance:
Follow Occupational Health & Safety policies and support additional tasks as
directed by management.
• Values:
• Respect and Care – Treat people fairly, always show care.
• Integrity and Loyalty – Do the right thing, even when no one is watching.
• Can Do – Positive, hands-on, solutions-driven.
• Continuous Improvement – Embrace change, innovate, and learn continuously

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• Matric.
• At least 2 -3 years’ experience in a similar role
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with Accsys Time & Attendance system
• Strong understanding of payroll processes and timesheet management

We are looking for a detail-driven and experienced Payroll Clerk to join our team. The ideal candidate must have hands-on experience with VIP / Sage Cloud Professional and a solid understanding of payroll processes, compliance, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage full payroll function, including payroll clock analysis, payroll preparation, and printing payslips.
• Handle employee onboarding and process exit interviews.
• Monitor and manage leave applications.
• Reconcile loans and advances.
• Prepare and submit PAYE recons and returns.
• Process OID returns and claims.
• Complete and submit UI-19 forms and claims.
• Assist with KPI preparation and monthly evaluation reports.
• Collect, capture, and analyse HR and payroll data.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Payroll Clerk with VIP / Sage Cloud Professional.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation and statutory requirements.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: R9 000,00 - R9 500,00 per month

Experience:

• sage/ payroll: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• drivers license (Required)

Work Location: In person

We are looking for a detail-driven and experienced Payroll Clerk to join our team. The ideal candidate must have hands-on experience with VIP / Sage Cloud Professional and a solid understanding of payroll processes, compliance, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage full payroll function, including payroll clock analysis, payroll preparation, and printing payslips.

• Handle employee onboarding and process exit interviews.

• Monitor and manage leave applications.

• Reconcile loans and advances.

• Prepare and submit PAYE recons and returns.

• Process OID returns and claims.

• Complete and submit UI-19 forms and claims.

• Assist with KPI preparation and monthly evaluation reports.

• Collect, capture, and analyse HR and payroll data.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Payroll Clerk with VIP / Sage Cloud Professional.

• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation and statutory requirements.

• High attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality.

• Excellent organisational and time management skills.

• Strong data analysis and reporting skills.

What We Offer:

• A professional and supportive work environment.

• Opportunities for growth and development.

Looking forward to connecting

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Participate in short-term planning and perform tasks according to work plans developed with the superviser.
• Work independently within established procedures, processes, rules and regulations, maintaining compliance with all standards, policies and relevant guidelines when completing assigned tasks.
• Identify, evaluate and resolve defined, routine and new issues within a familiar context.
• Perform basic accounting duties in accordance with SARB policies, applicable accounting standards and relevant legislation.
• Compile and provide payroll-related information within a defined context to relevant stakeholders.
• Perform general administration tasks, including preparing payment instructions, data entry and record management to support the smooth operation of the division.
• Engage with both internal SARB stakeholders and external parties, demonstrating a customer-focused approach, handling basic enquiries and communicating information clearly and confidently.
• Actively seek to broaden knowledge of the functional area and show initiative in enhancing personal work methods and practices.
• Review own performance against set criteria and identify and address any task-specific learning needs.

About the job

We are a close-knit, fastmoving, high performance and entrepreneurial company. Prestige Payrolls has been running for over 20 years and has a strong client base with reputable services. We hire optimistic problem-solvers and promote a dynamic, collaborative team environment.

Experience Level:

2–5 years payroll administration

Non-negotiable:

Proficiency with various software, including Pastel, VIP Payroll, SARS e-filing, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Desirable:

Sage Pastel Xpress or other bookkeeping experience. Experience with ESS Cloud and other cloud software.

Qualification:

Degree or diploma in HR administration, Finance, Payroll Management, Accounting, or related field.

Additional requirements:

• Excellent computer literacy; Microsoft Office with Advanced Excel.
• Secretarial duties such as filing, answering the phones and responding to emails

Key Focus Areas & Responsibilities

1. Relationship Management

2. Serve as a trusted right hand to the Payroll Manager.

3. Build warm, professional relationships with all staff and stakeholders.
4. Communicate in a friendly, respectful, and clear manner.

5. Handle confidential payroll information with care and discretion.

6. Payroll Processing & Compliance

7. Able to process end-to-end payroll using Sage VIP

8. Capture and validate inputs including salary changes, terminations, new joiners, increase etc.
9. Prepare statutory returns eg. EMP201/501, IRP5 and UIF Declarations.

10. Stay current with South African tax legislation, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, UIF, and benefits regulations.

11. Problem Solving & Employee Support

12. Respond to payroll enquiries promptly, with professionalism and positivity.

13. Investigate and resolve discrepancies using collaborative and consultative approach.
14. Provide reassurance to staff by explaining payroll matters clearly and empathetically.

Qualities we are looking for:

• Highly Organized: strong admin skills, systematic multitasking, reliable and structured.
• Analytical: confident with numbers, detail-oriented, able to scrutinize data for accuracy.
• Accountable: takes ownership, meets deadlines consistently, knows what to do and when.
• Professional & Engaging: approachable, confident in liaising with staff about salary, leave, benefits.
• Proactive: self-starter who seeks continuous improvement, doesn't wait to be told what to do.

Compensation

• Salary: R8,000-12,000 per month, depending on experience.
• No benefits. Salary is after deductions.

Application Process

• To apply, please send your comprehensive CV to
• If you have not received a response within 3-5 business days of submitting your CV, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Location: Brackenfell / Centurion

The Company has two vacancies. One position will be based at our Food Lovers Market Head Office in Brackenfell, Cape Town. The other position will be based at our Food Lover's Market Regional Office in Centurion, Gauteng. The positions report directly to the Payroll Manager.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

The payroll clerk will be required to ensure payroll data has been received and captured accurately, to ensure that employees are paid on time and payslips are printed and distributed on a weekly/monthly basis.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12

• At least 2 years working experience in payroll

• Relevant Payroll qualification

• Must have Sage300 People experience – minimum of 1yr experience on the system

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• Computer Literate Payroll background

• Leave calculation

• Assist with payroll queries

• Payroll Administration functions

PERSON SPEC:

• Team player

• Very good communication skills

• Punctual/Attention to detail

• Use own initiative

• Able to work without extensive management

• Own transport

• Excel & Outlook essential

• Knowledge of Dept of Labour forms – UI19, mat leave etc.

• Work within strict timelines

• Accurate & meticulous

• Work under pressure

• Availability immediately

• May need to work outside of working hrs when the need arises

• Able to maintain confidentiality, tact, and discretion at all times

• Payroll knowledge ESSENTIAL – minimum of 2yrs working in payroll

Closing date: 02 September 2025

Note: If you have not heard from us two (2) weeks with regards to your application it has unfortunately been unsuccessful

Rage is a Leading Fashion Retailer of footwear and apparel in ladies and children's markets in South Africa. With a range of shoes, clothing, handbags, and perfumes that are inspired by the latest trends across the globe. Rage makes sure you step out in style every time, anywhere, with over 650 stores across South Africa.

The Payroll Clerk is responsible for the administration of the company's payroll systems. The payroll Clerk is responsible for the timely and accurate delivery of payroll and related client service, including record keeping and reporting. This position provides accounting and project management support to the Finance and HR Departments.

Duties & Responsibilities

• First point of contact for employees relating to payroll queries
• Process payroll and update payroll information as required
• Calculation and processing of weekly wages
• Exporting and updating weekly wages reports
• Approving leave applications and reconciling leave on Sage
• Assisting with UI19 forms
• Date entry for all time, attendance and personnel transactions such as new hires, terminations, leave of absence, benefit deductions, garnishments, loans, staff account deductions, etc.
• Taxes and UIF deductions, including year-end reconciliations
• Gross to net calculation, audit and balancing
• Prepare and maintain related payroll records and reports
• Assist with document workflow and work procedures
• Assist with the processing of medical aid and Provident fund application forms
• Assist with any ad hoc duties in the Finance/HR departments based on operational requirements

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Degree/Diploma in HR or Finance
• Sage 300 Experience will be advantageous
• Knowledge of Excel
• Analysing information
• Data entry skills
• Attention to detail
• Confidentiality abilities
• Meticulous
• Good verbal communication

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: R55,00 - R80,00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Education:

• High School (matric) (Required)

Experience:

• Sage 300: 1 year (Required)

Location:

• Modderfontein, Gauteng (Required)

Work Location: In person

Overview

A well-established automotive company is seeking an experienced Temporary Payroll Clerk to join their finance team. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years’ payroll experience and be fully proficient in VIP Premier . This role requires accuracy, confidentiality, and the ability to manage the full payroll function within strict deadlines.

• Process and manage the company’s full payroll function using VIP Premier.
• Ensure accurate calculation of salaries, wages, overtime, and deductions.
• Maintain and update employee payroll records.
• Process new hires, terminations, and employee changes.
• Prepare and submit statutory returns (PAYE, UIF, SDL) on time.
• Handle payroll queries and provide support to employees.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and company policies.
• Generate payroll reports for management.

• Minimum 5 years’ proven payroll experience.
• Proficient in VIP Premier payroll system.
• Strong understanding of payroll legislation and statutory requirements.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Confidential and trustworthy with sensitive information.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

• Temporary position.
• Competitive remuneration based on experience.
• Immediate availability preferred.
• Must have reliable transport

Should you wish to apply please submit your CV through for consideration.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.