Payroll Administrator

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The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) requires the services of an enthusiastic, responsible person to process payroll information accurately and on time in terms of prescripts.

Prospective applicants must be in possession of a Grade 12 qualification with 2 years’ relevant experience in a payroll environment. The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to maintain sound interpersonal relations, and have an excellent spoken and written command of English.

The successful candidate must have the ability to meet deadlines, pay attention to detail and a high level of accuracy; be able to work independently and within a team, also have excellent administration and organisational skills, numerical skills and computer proficiency in MS Office. Experience working on PERSAL or VIP Payroll systems would be an added advantage. Please note that preference will be given to applicants residing in Cape Town.

The responsibilities include:

• Data capturing on PERSAL and VIP payroll systems;
• Completing salaries related administrative duties;
• The processing of salary payments;
• Ad hoc duties as required in the Payroll department.

Please note:

1) An application form must accompany the CV together with a letter motivating why the applicant should be favourably considered for the position and confirming that the minimum qualifications are met (applicants lacking evidence of relevant experience will not be considered).

2) A skills test will be conducted as part of the selection process.

3) Applicants must also provide the full names, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of at least three referees.

4) Failure to submit the requested information may result in your application not being considered.

Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. SANBI reserves the right not to fill this position.

All applications will be considered with the understanding that, in terms of the SANBI Employment Equity Plan, preference will currently be given to candidates from the designated groups.

Contact Ms Zena Appollis on (021) 799 8647/8800 or preferably, forward the completed application form, a letter and concise CV via e-mail to recruitmentct@sanbi.org.za or fax 086 589 9569.

Postal applications are to be addressed to:
Deputy Director: Human Resources,
South African National Biodiversity Institute,
Private Bag X7,
Claremont,
7735

Candidates are expected to be available for selection interviews on a date and time as determined by SANBI. If no response has been received within 30 days of the closing date, candidates may consider their applications unsuccessful.