University of Johannesburg is hiring: Payroll Officer x2 posts
Job Highlights
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is hiring for the vacancy: Payroll Officer x2 posts.
Closing date: 01 November 2024
- Campus: Auckland Park Kingsway Campus
- Contract: Permanent
- Remuneration: Market Related
- EE position: EE
The UJ is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES).
With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development, and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice.
Job Purpose
Payroll is a support division under the Finance Expenditure department. The division is centralised at the Auckland Park Campus.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparation and processing of payroll input to ensure that salaries are paid.
- Review, verify, spot check, and ensure accuracy of approved input.
- Processing the Third-party changes and clearing of queries.
- Processing of foreign payments, subsistence, and travel claims.
- Prepare and submit AP Payments as per required standards.
- Responsible for testing systems changes and configurations.
- Activates all pre-payments for ad-hoc payments.
- Performs any other office Ad-hoc requests from line management.
- Assist with Internal/External auditor requests.
Minimum requirements
- Diploma or relevant qualification (NQF 6)
- Two (2) to three (3) years’ of proven experience in Payroll Administration
- Experience in the Oracle System (preferred)
- Knowledge of Legislation and Acts relevant to payroll, e.g., Pension Fund, Tax Act
- Microsoft Office packages
Competencies and Attributes
- Knowledge of Legislation and regulatory acts relevant to payroll.
- Extensive knowledge of shift and overtime allowance legislation.
- Good computer skills (MS Office Suite and Oracle).
- Proven accuracy in numerical capability.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Provide excellent customer service.
- Time management and the ability to work under pressure.
- Good understanding of accounting principles.
- Knowledge of the Oracle system (preferred).
How to Apply
Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post.
Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.
Enquiries:
- Enquiries regarding the job content: Ms Lerato Mmusi on Tel: (011) 559 7449
- Enquiries regarding remuneration & benefits: Mr Lithale Mnqandi (HCM Business Partner) on Tel: (011) 559 4014
