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Payroll Officer (2265)

Overview

Reference
2265

Salary
ZAR/month

Job Location
South Africa -Nelson Mandela Bay Metro -Gqeberha

Job Type
Permanent

Posted
30 July 2026

Closing date
14 Aug 2026 21:59


CORE PURPOSE OF JOB

The processing of all salary related instructions onto the payroll system, to ensure that staff are remunerated timeously and correctly in accordance with relevant policies and legislative requirements.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

  • Timeous verification and processing of below listed salary instructions in accordance with relevant policies and legislative requirements:
  • Earnings
  • Deductions
  • Allowances
  • To ensure the electronic short-term contract appointments are generated correctly onto the Payroll System including the management and capturing of claims against these contracts
  • Capturing of AD-Hoc Payments on ITS System to comply with SARS and finance requirements
  • Administering and issuing of pay slips
  • To generate monthly reports of the entire payroll and verify the accuracy of the data.
  • Reconciliations of the relevant reports and payroll control accounts in preparation for the timeous payment to third parties, i.e. medical aid funds, pension/ provident funds etc.
  • Attend to all queries in terms of the Payroll Department’s Service Level Agreement and standards set.
  • Proper categorisation and storage of documents in line with current legislative requirements.
  • Continuous review and update of operational procedure documents

CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Ability to prioritize and remain focused under pressure
  • Adherence to strict deadlines
  • Attention to detail (Accuracy)
  • Adaptability and change responsiveness
  • High level computer skills in Payroll ERP system
  • Possess advanced level skills and practical experience in MS Word, MS Excel and PowerPoint;
  • Good communicational skills at all levels of the organisation
  • Has good inter-personal and conflict management skills;
  • Management of information and saving and retrieval skills;
  • Knowledge of ITS Financial system

REQUIREMENTS

In order to be considered for appointment to this position, candidates must possess:

  • A Senior Certificate (Matric)
  • Relevant experience within a Payroll/HR environment
  • Working knowledge on the ITS HR/Payroll system will be advantageous
  • Degree or Diploma in HR or Payroll will be advantageous

DISCLAIMER: Nelson Mandela University is a designated employer committed to pursuing excellence, diversity, inclusion, and redress in achieving its employment equity targets. Preference will be given to suitably qualified (Race and Gender) candidates in accordance with the University's employment equity targets.No applications will be accepted after the closing date Friday, 14 August 2026.


Contact information

Asemahle Martin