Payroll & Tax Administrator

Employment Type: Permanent / Fixed-Term Contract

We are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Payroll & Tax Administrator with strong practical SARS administration experience to join our team.

Core Requirements

The successful candidate must have:

• Formal bookkeeping/accounting/payroll training, AND
• Practical SARS administration experience.

Key Duties & Technical Experience

Must have experience with:

• SARS eFiling
• EMP201 submissions
• EMP501 reconciliations
• IRP5/IT3(a) administration
• VAT submissions (if applicable)
• UIF and PAYE administration
• Tax directives (where applicable)
• Independent Contractor tax handling
• Correspondence and dispute handling with SARS
• Letter drafting and responding to SARS queries
• Compliance document management

Qualifications & Professional Certifications

Certificate/Diploma in:

• Payroll Administration
• Bookkeeping
• Accounting
• Tax Administration

AND/OR

Recognised payroll certifications such as:

• Sage VIP Payroll
• Payroll Education (SAPA)
• ICB Bookkeeping
• SAIBA-related qualifications
• Registration with the South African Institute of Taxation (SAIT) would be advantageous

• Minimum 35 years practical payroll/tax administration experience
• Proven experience dealing directly with SARS
• Solid practical tax and business-related accounting experience, including understanding of broader business tax compliance and reporting requirements

Additional Competencies & Compliance Requirements

The successful individual should also:

• Understand POPIA/confidentiality obligations
• Be able to work accurately under deadlines
• Have strong administrative and communication skills
• Maintain professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality at all times

Applications will only be considered from candidates who meet the above minimum requirements.