Tiger Brands is hiring a Payroll Administrator on a fixed-term contract (FTC) to cover a maternity leave. This is a full-time, onsite position in Bedfordview. You will provide accurate and timely payroll data capture and administration while meeting Service Level Agreements, making sure employees are paid correctly, on time and according to company policies, union-negotiated agreements and legislation. You need Matric, 3 years’ payroll and benefits experience and strong Excel skills. Apply before the closing date of 13 November 2026.
Job Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Job Title | Payroll Administrator – Maternity Cover (FTC) |
| Company | Tiger Brands |
| Job Requisition ID | JR003809 |
| Location | Bedfordview |
| Work Type | Onsite |
| Time Type | Full time |
| Contract Type | Fixed-term contract (FTC), maternity cover |
| Closing Date | 13 November 2026 |
| Minimum Qualification | Matric |
| Experience Required | 3 years’ payroll and benefits experience |
About Tiger Brands
It’s fun to work in a company where people truly believe in what they’re doing. Tiger Brands invites candidates who share that belief and want to be part of its team.
About the Role
The Payroll Administrator is responsible for providing accurate and timely payroll data capture and administration processes while meeting Service Level Agreements. This means ensuring that employees are paid correctly, on time and according to company policies, union-negotiated agreements and legislation.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Payroll Processing
- Maintain a high level of accuracy, ensuring that all input is processed correctly in line with company policy and in compliance with legislation within the governance framework
- Process accurate payments to employees
- Ensure that all employees are paid on time
- Calculate and pay termination payments
- Accurately capture all payments, such as increases, bonuses, incentives and leave payouts
- Reconcile payrolls against supporting documentation
Reporting & Audit
- Be responsible for payroll reports to various stakeholders and support all internal reporting requirements
- Assist with internal audit processes for payroll
Records & Improvement
- Ensure prompt maintenance of staff records at all times, including archiving and filing
- Assist with continual improvement and standardisation of all payroll operations and systems
- Keep abreast of company policies and procedures
Requirements
Experience and Qualifications
- Matric
- 3 years’ payroll and benefits experience
- Excellent knowledge of the BCOE
- Knowledge of South African payroll legislation, and the calculation and reporting thereof
- Knowledge of electronic document management solutions
- Knowledge of Oracle / SAP Payroll and Microsoft Office
- Payroll certification will be advantageous
Key Attributes and Competencies
- Strong Excel skills and good financial aptitude, with high accuracy and attention to detail
- Teamwork: working with the broader team to facilitate the capture and submission of documentation
- Communication: able to communicate clearly with all audiences, verbally and in writing, and provide excellent customer service
What You Will Be Measured On
- Adherence to payroll processes
- Percentage of accomplishment of Personal Development Plan goals and objectives, and Individual Performance Appraisals
- Legislative reports that are accurate and timeous
- Satisfied employees, through timely and correct payment of salaries and wages and resolution of queries
- Avoiding or limiting audit findings
Who Tiger Brands Is Looking For
Tiger Brands wants an accurate, detail-oriented payroll professional who can keep payments correct and on time under tight deadlines. The role suits experienced payroll administrators with strong Excel skills who know South African payroll legislation, work well in a team and communicate clearly.
Career Growth Path
A payroll administrator post is a strong step in an HR and payroll career. With experience, you can progress along this path:
Payroll Administrator → Senior Payroll Administrator → Payroll Specialist → Payroll Supervisor → Payroll Manager → Head of Payroll and Benefits
Experience with SAP or Oracle payroll, statutory reporting and audits is valuable across manufacturing, retail, finance and HR shared service roles.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Where is this job based? The job is based onsite in Bedfordview.
Is this a permanent position? No. It is a fixed-term contract (FTC) to cover a maternity leave. The advertisement does not state the length of the contract.
What is the closing date? The closing date is 13 November 2026.
What qualification do I need? You need Matric. Payroll certification is advantageous.
How much experience do I need? You need 3 years’ payroll and benefits experience.
Which systems do I need to know? You need knowledge of Oracle / SAP Payroll and Microsoft Office, with strong Excel skills.
Is it a full-time role? Yes. The time type is full time.
How will my performance be measured? You will be measured on adherence to payroll processes, accurate and timeous legislative reports, employee satisfaction through correct and timely payment and the avoidance or limiting of audit findings.
How to Apply
- Make sure you meet the requirements above, including 3 years’ payroll and benefits experience.
- Prepare an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae.
- Click the application link below to apply, quoting job requisition ID JR003809, before 13 November 2026.
Application link: Apply for the Payroll Administrator role
Please note: In accordance with the employment equity plan of Tiger Brands and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.
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