Looking for your next move as a Payroll Administrator in Ermelo? A role has just opened that gives you real responsibility and a clear path forward in Mpumalanga.

About This Position

The Payroll Administrator position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Mpumalanga. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Ermelo and across the finance jobs space.

Day-to-day, the role balances focused delivery with the kind of collaboration that keeps things moving. The successful candidate is trusted to make sensible decisions inside the agreed scope, with line-management support whenever a sounding board is useful.

Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the finance jobs group in Ermelo.

Quality is everyone's job. Whether the Payroll Administrator is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Mpumalanga is consistently high and consistently fair.

Career Growth

Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The finance jobs space in Ermelo offers a clear runway from delivery into team leadership and beyond, and managers sit down with each team member regularly to map out the next step in Mpumalanga.

Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Ermelo have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Mpumalanga.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Ermelo team member.

Our Commitment to Transformation

In addition, the organisation is committed to transformation and equal opportunity. Hiring is on merit, and applications are actively encouraged from women, youth, people with disabilities and other historically disadvantaged groups in line with the Employment Equity plan and B-BBEE objectives.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Ermelo.

B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.

Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Mpumalanga.

Your Team

Beyond that, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Ermelo office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Mpumalanga operations get busy.

Beyond that, the team mix in Ermelo reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.

Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.

Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.

Where You'll Work

On top of that, the environment is structured and deadline-driven, with peaks around month-end, year-end and audit cycles. The wider team is collaborative, but focused work is the norm.

A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Mpumalanga. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Ermelo site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

In addition, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.

Key Outputs

• Process payment runs and resolve supplier queries timeously
• Maintain the fixed asset register and process monthly depreciation
• Monitor debtors' age analysis and follow up on overdue accounts
• Maintain accurate general ledger entries and trial balance integrity
• Implement and monitor internal controls to mitigate financial risk

Who We're Looking For

• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookups
• B.Com or National Diploma in Accounting, Finance or related field
• Clear credit and criminal record
• Strong understanding of VAT, PAYE and SARS e-filing
• Sound ethical conduct and discretion when handling sensitive data

Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.