The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) invites interested and suitably qualified applicants to apply for the position of Administrator: Payroll (Ref: 12786). The role is responsible for executing day-to-day payroll administration to ensure accurate and efficient processing of salaries in line with established policies, procedures, and compliance requirements. Key responsibilities include processing payroll amendments, managing deductions, maintaining tax directives, updating SAP master data, preparing contractor payments, handling medical aid submissions, maintaining accurate filing systems, and ensuring strict confidentiality of financial information. The position reports to the Manager: Payroll within the Finance Division.

The successful candidate will support governance, risk, and compliance through adherence to PFMA, financial policies, and organisational procedures, while maintaining effective communication with internal and external stakeholders to resolve payroll, tax, and benefits queries. Additional focus areas include coordinating with HR divisions on medical aid amendments, managing freelancer contracts and payments, and completing tasks within required timeframes. Minimum requirements include Matric, an NQF6 qualification in Commerce/Payroll, 1–3 years’ payroll experience, strong numerical accuracy, SAP literacy, and the ability to interact professionally with diverse stakeholders.

Administrator: Payroll 1 (12786)
Requisition ID: 12786
Department: Payroll
Division: Group Finance: Financial Services
Location: Auckland Park, Gauteng

ADMINISTRATOR: PAYROLL

REPORTING LINE: Manager: Payroll
DIVISION: Finance
SCALE CODE: 405 (Peromnes 12, Paterson BU)
POSITION ID: 60017749
CLOSING DATE: 20 NOVEMBER 2025

Job Purpose:
Reporting to the Manager: Payroll: To perform the day-to-day payroll administration, thereby ensuring smooth and efficient running of the salary payroll, according to defined policies and procedures to meet the SABC’s payroll requirements.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. BUSINESS OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY

• Accurate loading of sundry debtors, advances and related payroll deductions on the payroll system.
• Ensure that the annual tax directives are maintained on the payroll system.
• Regularly communicate status of work to the Payroll Accountant.
• Complete tasks within assigned time frames.
• Process payroll amendments for corrections of salaries and allowances after payroll have been processed.
• Check monthly test payrolls to verify data input processed for the payroll and the taxation of salaries and Fringe Benefits.
• Management of reports received from ACB/Banks for salaries or bonds which were returned unpaid.
• Checking of payroll data input by team for control purposes.
• Effective filing of source documents for ease of reference and auditing purposes.
• Distribution of paylips monthly and IRP5 certificates annually.
• Project work for ERP implementation.
• Scrutinize medical aid forms for completeness and correctness before sending to Medscheme.
• Capture all new applications, terminations of employment and changes/updates on SAP.
• Continuous maintenance of Medical Aid master data on SAP.
• Capturing of leave applications and batching thereof.
• Pre-engagement of Independent Contractors – HR22’s.

2. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS / FREELANCERS

• Create contracts, check and release contracts for all freelancers.
• Prepare payments for repeat fees, labour brokers and special payment requests.
• Batching of Freelance payments.
• Respond to inquiries/queries from Independent contractors and companies.
• Repeat fee payments, labour brokers and special payment requests.
• Handle all the freelance queries.

3. GOVERNANCE, RISK AND COMPLIANCE

• Protect operations by keeping financial information confidential.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Comply with organisational policies and regulations such as:
• PFMA
• Leave Management
• Finance Policy and SOP
• Continuously inform/advise/update all employees on policies, procedures and new developments.
• Treat salaries and benefits as extremely and highly confidential.

4. STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT

• Communicate with internal and external clients and stakeholders and maintain an effective, professional interface with all.
• Maintain an effective, professional interface with all stakeholders and resolve salary queries including tax queries.
• Liaising with HR divisions/regions regarding medical aid applications and amendments.

INHERENT/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

• Matric / Grade 12
• National Diploma in Commerce / Payroll or relevant qualifications (NQF Level 6)

EXPERIENCE

• 1–3 years’ experience in a payroll environment

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• PFMA
• Financial policies and procedures
• Proven numerical capabilities and manual financial calculations
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Computer literacy (SAP)
• Business writing skills
• Ability to interact and manage different stakeholders

Closing date: 20 November 2025

Interested applicants should submit a detailed CV, certified copies of qualifications, and any supporting documents through the official SABC recruitment portal or the designated application link provided in the vacancy notice. Applications must clearly indicate the reference number of the post to ensure accurate processing and consideration. Only applications submitted through approved channels will be accepted.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessments, which may include interviews, verification checks, and competency evaluations. Applicants are encouraged to ensure that all submitted information is accurate and complete, as incomplete applications may not be considered. No late applications will be accepted after the closing date.