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Postbank Payroll Administrator Vacancy 2026 | 12-Month Contract – Pretoria

Apply for the Postbank Payroll Administrator Vacancy 2026 in Pretoria. 12-month fixed-term contract. Closing date: 14 August 2026. Submit your application today.

Postbank Payroll Administrator Vacancy 2026

South African Postbank SOC Limited is inviting suitably qualified candidates to apply for the Payroll Administrator position based at its Head Office in Pretoria. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract within the Human Resources Department.

The successful candidate will support payroll administration by preparing, verifying and submitting accurate payroll information to the outsourced payroll provider while ensuring compliance with payroll legislation and company policies.

Payroll Administrator Job Details

  • Position: Payroll Administrator
  • Company: South African Postbank SOC Limited
  • Business Unit: Human Resources
  • Reports To: Head/Senior Manager: Remuneration & Benefits
  • Location: Head Office, Pretoria, Gauteng
  • Contract: 12 Months Fixed-Term
  • Position Grade: C5
  • Closing Date: 14 August 2026

Job Purpose

The Payroll Administrator is responsible for ensuring accurate payroll processing by collecting, verifying and submitting payroll information to the outsourced payroll provider. The role also maintains employee payroll records, supports statutory compliance, processes employee exits, verifies payroll reports and provides payroll-related support to employees, Human Resources and Finance.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Administration

  • Collect and verify payroll information for new appointments, resignations, overtime, allowances, deductions and leave.
  • Process weekly and monthly payroll accurately.
  • Submit payroll information to the outsourced payroll provider within deadlines.
  • Maintain payroll schedules and ensure payroll changes are captured correctly.

Exit Administration

  • Process employee exits including resignations, dismissals, retirements, ill-health and death cases.
  • Verify exit documentation before submission.
  • Coordinate final salary payments and employee benefits.

Payroll Verification

  • Review payroll reports for accuracy.
  • Verify salaries, overtime, deductions and employee benefits.
  • Identify and resolve payroll discrepancies before payroll approval.

Employee Records

  • Maintain accurate payroll files and employee records.
  • File tax documents and statutory payroll records.
  • Update payroll information on HR systems.

Employee Support

  • Respond to employee payroll queries.
  • Assist with payslips, leave balances, deductions and salary payments.
  • Support HR and Finance during payroll audits.
  • Assist with payroll forms, leave capturing and claims administration.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have:

  • Grade 12 (Matric).
  • Payroll Administration qualification or relevant HR/Finance qualification (advantageous).
  • Minimum 3–5 years payroll administration experience.
  • Knowledge of BCEA, PAYE, UIF, SDL and SARS payroll legislation.
  • Experience processing both weekly and monthly payroll.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
  • Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy.

Skills and Competencies

Successful candidates should demonstrate:

  • Excellent Microsoft Office skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication.
  • Ability to work with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Strong numerical and analytical skills.
  • Excellent organisational skills.
  • Ability to meet strict deadlines.
  • Good problem-solving skills.
  • High level of confidentiality and integrity.

Why Join Postbank?

Working at Postbank provides an opportunity to build your career within one of South Africa’s leading state-owned financial institutions. Employees work in a professional environment that values compliance, accuracy, diversity and service excellence while contributing to the delivery of essential banking services across the country.

How to Apply

Applicants who meet the minimum requirements should email their updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) to:

RecruitmentNM@postbank.co.za

Use Payroll Administrator as the subject line of your email application.

Visit the official Postbank Careers page for the complete job specification.

Important Information

  • Closing Date: 14 August 2026.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
  • If you do not receive feedback within three months after the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
  • Postbank reserves the right not to make an appointment.
  • Applications will be processed in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).

Apply Today

If you have payroll administration experience and are looking to advance your career within the banking sector, submit your application before 14 August 2026. Ensure that your CV is updated and that you meet all the minimum requirements before applying.

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