NBCRFLI invites qualified and experienced individuals to apply for the position of Payroll Administrator based in Braamfontein. The successful candidate will provide essential administrative support to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing while assisting the Payroll Manager as needed. Applicants must have relevant qualifications, payroll experience, and knowledge of labour legislation, with a commitment to integrity and customer service.
- Position: Payroll Administrator
- Job Type: Full-time
- Location: Braamfontein, Gauteng
- Closing Date: 10 October 2025
Purpose of the Job
To provide administrative support to ensure that the payroll of the Council is run accurately and timeously and to act as a backup for the Payroll Manager as and when necessary.
Key Responsibilities
- Capturing of all relevant payroll input data to ensure the accurate running of the payroll monthly.
- Demonstrate strong numerical aptitude.
- Perform payroll administration, filing, and manual payments where necessary.
- Ensure that third-party payments are done timeously and accurately, with reconciliations sent to the respective recipients 3 days after payment and SARS payments processed before the last day of the month.
- Finalize payroll reconciliations as soon as the month-end is complete.
- Ensure that all journals are processed, signed off, and filed.
- Assist with pay structuring, payroll queries, and generating monthly reports for various stakeholders.
- Assist with payroll budget preparation.
- Assist with audits by providing the necessary information and answering queries.
Remuneration Grade
C1
Job Requirements and Knowledge
- Knowledge of VIP PEOPLE System and MS Office with advanced Excel skills.
- Knowledge of labour legislation, including the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA).
- Ability to perform manual payments within specified time frames.
- Follow up on outstanding requests with Service Providers.
- Ensure SARS payments are completed on or before the 7th day of every month.
- Finalize all payroll reconciliations as soon as the month-end is completed from the payroll side.
- Ensure all journals are processed, signed off, and filed.
Related Skills
- Relationship Building
- Trend analysis ability
- Self-Motivated
- Assertiveness
- Customer Relations
- Conflict Handling
- Planning and forecasting
- Patience and good listening skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Customer-oriented attitude
- Planning and organizing skills
- Integrity and Honesty
- Conceptualizing skills
Qualifications & Experience
- Matric Qualification with a Certificate in SAGE VIP People and/or any other Payroll Administration Services (NQF4).
- Knowledge of Technical, Financial, Taxation, and Record Keeping principles.
- 2–3 years’ experience in Payroll Administration.
- Knowledge of Tax Laws, Labour Relations Act (LRA), and BCEA is advantageous.
Equity Statement
It is the Council’s intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity (EE) Plan. First preference will be given to African Males.
Application Process
All applications, accompanied by comprehensive CVs in Word format, must be forwarded to the following email: recruitment-ms@nbcrfi.co.za on or before the closing date.
Closing Date: 10 October 2025
Note: If you have not heard from us 30 days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Protection of Personal Information Act
Personal information collected and processed for purposes of recruitment will be protected from unauthorized access and improper use or disclosure.
Declaration and Informed Consent
By submitting your application for the advertised role, you give the Council permission to process your personal information, and you acknowledge that you understand the purpose for which it is required and for which it will be used. Furthermore, you declare that all personal information supplied to the Council for the purposes of recruitment is accurate, up-to-date, not misleading, and complete in all respects.