• Ensure accurate employee static data is in line with statutory requirements.
• Implement adequate payroll processes to ensure compliance with legislative requirements.
• Review of static data after system updates to ensure all is correct.
• Check correctness of information provided by HCM i.e. overtime, standby allowance, leave gratuity, long service allowance, wages hours and timesheets.
• Apply for tax directive on eFiling.
• Process changes to medical aid, trade unions, retirement funds.
• Validation of correctness of payroll inputs by issuing the variance report to HCM before payments for each pay run i.e. weekly, monthly for the 15th and end of the month.
• Ensure that the S&T import file is imported correctly for weekly payment.
• Processing of payroll related payment journals for each payment processed.
• Check the correctness of the salary journals before rolling over to the next period.
• Reconciliation of payroll accounts.
• Ensure pay slips and IRP5’s are sent to ESS on time.
• Ensure filling of employee records is properly filed for easy retrieval.
• Prepare monthly external payment files and send files for payment.
• Prepare the EMP201 and filing thereof on eFiling and processing of payments timely to maintain compliance.
• Send UIF Declarations to the Department of Labour.
• Do validations to ensure employee data, meet SARS requirements.
• Liaise with HR personnel with employee payroll related matters.

• Diploma in Payroll Administration or related qualification.
• Experience /training in SAGE 300 People is essential.
• Two (2) years’ relevant payroll experience.
• Proficiency in the MS Office suite.
• Good understanding of financial concepts and payroll.
• Knowledge Legislation, e.g., Income Tax, BCEA, Pension Fund Rules and Medical Schemes.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to resolve problems.
• Deadline driven and analytic thinker.
• Ability to build relationships.

Enquiries: MS Thuso Rahube, Tel: (012) 427-9756

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:  

Competitive remuneration package will be congruent with the scope, responsibilities, and the stature of the position. The appointment will be subject to a positive security clearance and preference will be given to designated groups in terms of the ARC Employment Equity Plan. Permanent appointments are subject to six (6) months’ probation period. The Agricultural Research Council is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles and processes of Employment Equity Act.

Applications accompanied by covering letter, detailed CV (Including certified copies of certificates, supporting documents, copy of driver’s license and at least three contactable referees) must be attached on the form.

SAQA evaluation report must accompany foreign qualifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applicants who do not receive any response four (4) weeks after the closing date must regard their applications as unsuccessful. The company has the right not to appoint.

Closing Date: 27th AUGUST 2025

HOW TO APPLY

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