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Payroll & Tax Administrator Jobs in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa at ExecutivePlacements.com
Title: Payroll & Tax Administrator
Company: ExecutivePlacements.com
Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Recruiter:
Immploy
Job Ref:
Payroll & Tax Admini..
Date posted:
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Location:
Cape Town, South Africa
Salary:
Dependant on experience
SUMMARY:
Payroll & Tax Administrator – Rosenpark, Bellville
POSITION INFO:
Job Title: Payroll & Tax Administrator (SARS Compliance, Payroll Administration & Contractor Tax Support)
Location: Rosenpark, Bellville
Employment Type: Permanent / Fixed-Term Contract
We are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Payroll & Tax Administrator with strong practical SARS administration experience to join our team.
Core Requirements
The successful candidate must have:
- Formal bookkeeping/accounting/payroll training, AND
- Practical SARS administration experience.
Key Duties & Technical Experience
Must have experience with:
- SARS eFiling
- EMP201 submissions
- EMP501 reconciliations
- IRP5/IT3(a) administration
- VAT submissions (if applicable)
- UIF and PAYE administration
- Tax directives (where applicable)
- Independent Contractor tax handling
- Correspondence and dispute handling with SARS
- Letter drafting and responding to SARS queries
- Compliance document management
Qualifications & Professional Certifications
Certificate/Diploma in:
- Payroll Administration
- Bookkeeping
- Accounting
- Tax Administration
AND/OR
Recognised payroll certifications such as:
- Sage VIP Payroll
- Payroll Education (SAPA)
- ICB Bookkeeping
- SAIBA-related qualifications
Required Industry Experience
- Minimum 3–5 years practical payroll/tax administration experience
- Proven experience dealing directly with SARS
Additional Competencies & Compliance Requirements
The successful individual should also:
- Understand POPIA/confidentiality obligations
- Be able to work accurately under deadlines
- Have strong administrative and communication skills
- Maintain professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality at all times
The role requires a detail-oriented individual with strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently while maintaining compliance standards.
Applications will only be considered from candidates who meet the above minimum requirements.