Payroll Administrator

Red Ember Recruitment is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to join our client's team on a fixed-term, 6-month contract basis within the construction industry. The position is based in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town. This role is suited to a solid payroll professional with a good working knowledge of South African payroll and labour legislation. The successful candidate must be accurate, process-driven, confidential, and able to work independently with minimal supervision. Key Responsibilities: Process monthly wages payroll accurately and within required deadlines using Sage 300 People. Import, reconcile, and validate time and attendance data from ERS-Bio before payroll processing. Ensure all earnings, overtime, double time, allowances, leave, unpaid time and deductions are correctly captured and applied. Capture, update and maintain employee information on Sage 300 People and ERS-Bio. Ensure employee records are complete, accurate and compliant. Activate and terminate emp...