The National Home Builders Registration Council invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for the Payroll and Benefits Administrator vacancy based in Sunninghill. This permanent opportunity is suitable for candidates with experience in payroll administration, benefits administration, employee records, payroll systems and HR, IT or finance administration.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Employer | National Home Builders Registration Council |
| Closing Date | 17 August 2026 |
| Location | Sunninghill, South Africa |
| Post Title | Payroll and Benefits Administrator |
| Contract Type | Permanent |
| Job Grade | Competitive salary aligned to NHBRC salary grades |
| Reporting To | Specialist: Payroll and Benefits |
| Application Method | |
| Application Email | recruitment@nhbrc.org.za |
| Email Subject Line | Payroll and Benefits Administrator |
Payroll and Benefits Administrator
Employer: National Home Builders Registration Council
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Sunninghill
Reporting To: Specialist: Payroll and Benefits
Package: Total Cost to Company package
Job Purpose
The Payroll and Benefits Administrator will provide efficient data processing and administration services to the payroll and benefits section.
The purpose of the role is to ensure accurate payroll records for employees and contribute to the timely and accurate payment of salaries to all staff.
Requirements
Applicants must have a Matric or Grade 12 Certificate.
Applicants must have a National Diploma at NQF Level 6 in Human Resources, IT or Finance.
Applicants must have at least three years’ operational administration experience.
Applicants must have at least three years’ operational payroll experience.
System Skills
Applicants must have Microsoft Office skills.
SAP system knowledge is required.
Key Deliverables
The successful candidate will provide assistance to team members and supervisors when required and within their area of competence.
Duties include processing documentation according to company policies, procedures and document control principles within set timeframes.
The candidate will administer salary payments and capture or update employee personal information on the payroll system and personal file.
The successful candidate will structure employee packages by providing guidance on the application, administration and interpretation of company benefit funds and rules.
The role includes administering COIDA processes and reconciling and paying third parties such as PAYE, UIF, SDL, medical aid and provident fund.
The candidate will handle staff queries relating to salaries and payments.
The successful candidate will ensure compliance with required standards and deadlines.
Duties include assisting finance and auditors with payroll-related information.
The candidate will distribute IRP5 documents to employees and former employees.
The role includes assisting with payslips when required and distributing provident fund statements and increase letters.
The successful candidate will facilitate and administer death claims and disability benefits.
The candidate will liaise with the fund and family to ensure funeral claims are paid within 24 hours.
Additional duties include loading and processing payments on the banking system.
Upon termination of employees, the candidate will ensure that withdrawal forms are sent to and received from employees and submitted within the payment period.
The candidate will check onboarding files received from recruitment and verify payroll processing files.
The successful candidate will link all new employees’ salaries and benefits on the ERP system.
The role includes leave administration to ensure employees are paid correctly.
The candidate will compile and submit the quarterly Stats SA survey.
The successful candidate will respond to audit requests and queries and ensure that employee records are maintained.
The candidate will participate in identifying risks within the area of responsibility.
The role includes building, supporting and maintaining healthy internal and external relations.
The successful candidate will provide relevant support to stakeholders to ensure team objectives are achieved.
The candidate will liaise with internal employees and external service providers on payroll issues.
The successful candidate will induct employees on payroll, benefits and IOD policies and procedures.
Enquiries
Please note that the contact details below are for enquiries about job content only and not for application purposes.
Mr Jabulani Ntshani
Tel: 011 317 0496
How to Apply
Applicants must email their CV to:
Applicants must use the following subject line:
Payroll and Benefits Administrator
To apply and access more details, visit the NHBRC official website.
Important Notes for Applicants
The closing date is 17 August 2026.
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
Applicants who do not receive notification of an interview within one month after the closing date should regard their application as unsuccessful.
The NHBRC will consider applications in terms of its Employment Equity Plan.
The NHBRC reserves the right not to make an appointment.
Candidates may be subjected to psychometric testing and other selection instruments.
The successful candidate will be required to obtain security clearance as a condition of appointment.
The NHBRC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and individuals from historically disadvantaged groups.