Payroll Officer – Intercare Corporate Services | Intercare Group South Africa

Role Description

• The focus of the Payroll Officer position is to ensure accurate, compliant and timeous payroll and benefits administration across multiple business units. The role safeguards the integrity of payroll data, supports internal controls, maintains statutory compliance, and provides high-quality service to managers and employees while contributing to efficient HR operations.

 CRITICAL OUTPUTS

• Process accurate and timeous monthly payroll for salaried employees and commission earners, including hours, overtime, commissions, deductions, new engagements, staff movements and terminations. 
• Maintain and verify employee data, upload input sheets and interfaces, resolve discrepancies with managers, reconcile payrolls and prepare reports, variances, bank files and third-party payments.
• Administer employee benefits including Provident Fund and Medical Aid, handling applications, changes, withdrawals, claims and provider liaison.
• Capture, maintain and reconcile Time & Attendance data, ensure payroll alignment, import rosters and support users on system queries.
• Perform month-end and statutory submissions (SARS, UIF, COIDA), assist with audits and budgeting, manage U-Filing updates and prepare management reports.
• Maintain accurate electronic employee records, compliance documents and certificates.
• Address payroll, leave and ESS queries, provide guidance to managers and employees, handle employment confirmations and support HR administrative tasks and projects as required.

Role Requirements

• Relevant NQF 6 qualification in Payroll, HR, Finance or related field (NQF 7 advantageous)
• Minimum 2 years full-function payroll experience (3 years preferred)
• Strong experience with payroll systems (Payspace essential)
• Experience with Time & Attendance systems
• Knowledge of payroll legislation: Income Tax Act, BCEA, UIF, POPIA, NCA
• Familiarity with SARS EasyFile, E-Filing, U-Filing and COID systems
• Advanced MS Office (Advanced Excel) and AdobeSign proficiency
• High accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to manage deadlines, multiple priorities and work under pressure
• Strong problem-solving ability and commitment to confidentiality

Closing Date:

7 Jan 2026