Senior Payroll Administrator

Are you a detail-driven payroll professional ready to take the lead?Decofurn Furniture, one of South Africa’s fastest-growing furniture retailers with 11+ stores nationwide and a thriving online presence, is looking for a Senior Payroll Administrator to join our team.In this role, you’ll oversee and manage the full payroll function, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency while leading process improvements and supporting both employees and management.What You'll DoManage end-to-end payroll for all employees, ensuring accuracy and timely paymentsProcess salaries, bonuses, deductions, overtime, and leaveReconcile time & attendance, manage employee benefits (pension & risk), and ensure compliance with statutory paymentsPrepare, audit, and reconcile payroll reports, highlighting discrepancies and resolving issuesAct as the go-to person for payroll queries and provide clear guidance to employeesMaintain and improve payroll systems, documentation, and proceduresSupervise and support the junior payroll administratorWhat You BringGrade 12 or equivalent5+ years’ payroll administration experience (end-to-end)Payroll diploma/degree (essential)Strong knowledge of tax submissions (EMP201, EMP501, IRP5s, ROE, etc.)Experience with employment contracts & HR/payroll practicesProficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook (intermediate to advanced)Sage Payroll experience – highly advantageousExcellent numerical accuracy, attention to detail, and problem-solving skillsKnowledge of current SARS, Department of Labour, and Home Affairs legislation – advantageousWhy Join Decofurn Furniture?At Decofurn, we pride ourselves on being a dynamic, values-driven company. You’ll work in a supportive environment where initiative is encouraged, and your expertise directly contributes to operational excellence.Retirement and risk benefitsIndependent work culture with trust & autonomyFun cultural & social team daysBe part of a growing, family-owned business with nationwide impactIf you’re passionate about precision, compliance, and leading payroll excellence, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to take the next step in your career with Decofurn!