Overview
Payroll Consultant Jobs in Western Cape, South Africa at PwC
Title: Payroll Consultant
Company: PwC
Location: Western Cape, South Africa
Those in payroll at PwC will assist in the accurate and timely processing of payroll for employees. Working in this area, you will handle payroll administration, including calculating wages, deductions, and taxes, as well as confirming compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Your responsibilities include collaborating with HR teams to maintain employee records, address payroll-related inquiries, and assist in payroll accuracy. You will play a crucial role in making sure employees are paid correctly and on time, contributing to the overall financial well-being of the organisation and supporting employee satisfaction.
Job Purpose
The Junior Payroll Consultant will support the SATIC payroll consultant with the preparation and processing of monthly payrolls on Sage 300 People. The role involves data capturing, validations, basic reconciliations, and assisting with employee queries while gaining experience in full-function payroll.
Key Responsibilities
- Capture payroll inputs such as new hires, terminations, banking details, personal information, unpaid leave, overtime, and allowances.
- Assist with validating payroll data and ensuring all inputs are accurate and approved.
- Support the SATIC payroll consultant during month‑end and year‑end processing.
- Receive, review, and validate payroll‑related documents signed via DocuSign.
- Save and file documents correctly according to internal filing standards.
- Ensure all relevant documents are processed on Sage 300 People timeously (e.g., benefit changes, salary amendments, personal detail updates).
- Capture benefit deductions such as medical aid, provident fund, retirement fund, and other third‑party items.
- Send required documentation and employee information to Alexander Forbes in line with onboarding, changes, and terminations.
- Verify that leave balances are accurate and assist employees with leave‑related queries.
- Support leave reconciliation checks and escalate discrepancies where required.
System & Data Administration (Sage 300 People)
- Maintain and update employee profiles on Sage 300 People.
- Assist with simple configuration tasks and basic system checks under supervision.
- Ensure data integrity and support routine system audits.
Compliance & Recordkeeping
- Ensure all payroll documentation is authorised, complete, and accurately filed.
- Assist with basic statutory processes such as UIF declarations and internal payroll reports.
- Maintain organised and compliant payroll records for audit purposes.
Employee & Stakeholder Support
- Respond to basic payroll, leave, and benefit-related queries professionally.
- Escalate complex queries to senior payroll staff with the necessary context.
Qualifications & Experience
- Grade 12 / Matric (essential).
- Basic understanding of payroll principles.
- Basic MS Excel skills (e.g., sorting, filtering, basic formulas).
Skills & Competencies
- Strong attention to detail.
- High level of confidentiality.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Team‑oriented with a positive attitude.