GVW Group is a dynamic private investment and industrial holding company dedicated since 1993 to growing and starting businesses. We take an entrepreneurial approach to building value for our scalable early stage, high-growth, and mid-sized operating companies by providing strategic expertise and resources. Along the way, we have expanded globally into diverse industries ranging from manufacturing to technology, distribution, big data, engineering, and energy efficiency.

Summary:

We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to join our team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of South African payroll regulations, excellent analytical skills, and a commitment to delivering accurate and timely payroll services.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic environment while ensuring compliance and efficiency in our payroll operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Timely & accurate capturing of payroll input data
• Adherence to payroll calendars and deadlines
• Prepare, audit, and reconcile payroll reports, highlighting discrepancies and resolving issues
• Maintain accurate records for all employees
• Produce pay slips and payroll analyses & revenue reporting
• Understanding of payroll calculations and able to do pay slip interpretations
• Run month end and year end procedures, including pension and benefit administration.
• Knowledge of payroll related legislation which includes the BCEA, Tax Act, Medical Aid and Pension fund regulations
• Support annual and regular auditing requirements both internally and with our finance partners
• Build and maintain relationships with employees, liaising with them regularly

Requirements

Skills and experience:

• A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience working in the payroll department.
• Fully up to date with all Payroll rules and regulations in South Africa
• Ability to manually calculate tax and any other regulatory commitments
• Adaptable to different payroll software, Sage payroll experience desirable
• Experience desirable in administration of pension fund and benefits (medical and gap cover) systems
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, with experience with creating, importing and uploading CSV files
• Data oriented with a focus on accuracy
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fun, fast-paced environment and pay close attention to detail.
• Competent to work on your own and as part of a team.

Work Environment: Full-time in office based in Durbanville, Cape Town