The Payroll Administrator will be responsible for the full payroll function for all hospital staff. The ideal candidate must have experience working in a private hospital environment and demonstrate strong proficiency in SAGE VIP Payroll systems. This role requires a high level of accuracy, confidentiality, and a thorough understanding of payroll processes and labour legislation.
Work profile
- Location
Abaqulusi Private Hospital, 27 Utrecht Street, Vryheid, KwaZulu-Natal, Soiuth Africa, 3100
- Date posted
2025/10/30
- Closing date
2025/11/15
- Interested candidates who meet the minimum requirements are invited to apply by forwarding a comprehensive CV by close of business on 2025/11/15
Abaqulusi Private Hospital is an equal opportunity employer, external candidates will also be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, should you not receive any communication after weeks of closing date kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.
Key work outputs and accountabilities
- Administer and process monthly payrolls accurately and on time using SAGE VIP Payroll.
- Maintain and update all payroll records, employee details, and salary structures.
- Validate and reconcile timesheets, leave applications, shift allowances, and overtime submissions.
- Prepare and process new hires, terminations, salary adjustments, and benefit changes.
- Ensure compliance with all statutory deductions and submissions (PAYE, UIF, SDL, and Pension/Provident Funds).
- Generate monthly payroll reports for management and finance departments.
- Manage employee queries related to salaries, deductions, and benefits in a professional manner.
- Perform payroll reconciliations and assist with financial year-end audits.
- Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to align payroll activities with organizational
policies and budgets. - Keep up to date with changes in labour legislation, SARS regulations, and payroll best practices.
- Uphold strict confidentiality of all employee information and payroll data.
Qualifications
- Matric (Grade 12) – essential.
- A relevant Payroll, Human Resources, or Finance Diploma/Certificate –preferred.
- Minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience in payroll administration within a private hospital or healthcare environment – essential.
- Proven experience and proficiency in SAGE VIP Payroll.
- Sound understanding of South African labour laws and payroll compliance standards (BCEA, UIF, PAYE, SDL, etc.).
- Excellent numerical aptitude, attention to detail, and accuracy.
- Strong computer literacy, including MS Excel (intermediate to advanced level).
- Effective communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure.
- High degree of integrity, discretion, and confidentiality.
Behavioural competencies
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong ethics and accountability.
- Ability to work both independently and within a team.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and operational efficiency.
If you are interested in the position and wish to apply, kindly forward your CV to : pr@abaqulusiph.com
Consent
By applying for this position and providing us with your CV and other personal information, you are consenting to the information being used for the specific purpose for which it was provided, which is recruitment purposes and possible appointment purposes (should you be successful).
Please note that your information will be processed for recruitment purposes only or for such purposes relating to assessing the establishment of an employment relationship with yourself, and this will be done in accordance with the applicable data protection and privacy legislation.
We confirm that such information will not be used for any other purpose without obtaining your prior consent. If your application is not successful, we retain your CV and other information provided for a period of 6 months after which it will be destroyed in a secure manner.
If you object to your information being used in accordance with the aforementioned clauses, please indicate your objection and we will immediately destroy your personal information in a secure manner.