Wage Administrator Jobs in Durban

Bidvest Prestige is seeking a Wage Administrator in Durban to ensure accuracy across all Wage payroll activities, so that every employee is paid accurately and on time. This permanent role sits at the heart of the payroll function, combining payroll administration, time and attendance, employee records and reporting, and it is ideal for a detail-driven payroll professional with solid payroll systems experience. The salary is market related, and applications close on December 27, 2026.

About the company and the work

Bidvest Prestige is the largest and leading specialist in world-class outsourced solutions in Southern Africa, with a rich history in the South African landscape and a national footprint. The company is always looking for the best people to join its dynamic team. In this role, you will carry out the administrative activities of the Wage Payrolls, making sure payments follow defined service level agreements and legislative and statutory requirements.

Role details and duties

The Wage Administrator will be expected to:

• Produce monthly Wage cost reports as required in preparation of monthly profit and loss finance meetings and for forecast purposes.
• Submit payroll reports and sheets on time to the finance or other related department.
• Complete and capture new and existing appointments, promotions, demotions and terminations on time.
• Provide terminated employees with a UI19 and certificate of service after the final pay has been released.
• Handle all queries regarding employee biographical changes and all pay queries.
• Do confirmation of employment with external parties.
• Ensure all payroll and Time and Attendance tasks are completed within the time frames provided.
• Manage, maintain and update payroll related data.
• Ensure employee files are kept up to date with all documents received and processed, and maintain employee records.
• Ensure all requests received for processing on Payroll comply with company policies and procedures.
• Report to management on Wage discrepancies found on dummy payslips.
• Assist and support management with payroll related tasks, queries and reports where requested or needed.
• Provide financial interpretation in respect of employee benefits, leave, time management and remuneration.

Requirements

Applicants should meet the following requirements, as stated in the original advert:

• A Payroll Certificate or related experience.
• Matric (Senior Certificate).
• A minimum of 3 years’ payroll administration experience at payroll administration level, with practical Payroll MIS knowledge.
• A commitment to continuous self-development.
• Advanced skill level in MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook.
• Strong numerical aptitude and attention to detail, stress tolerance, and the ability to prioritise and multitask effectively.
• Customer focus, innovation, problem analysis, teamwork and partnering, relationship building, interactive reasoning, and integrity and trust.

Applicants should confirm the full requirement wording in the original advert before applying, as part of the experience description is truncated in the listing view.

Where to find and apply safely

Apply only through the original Careers24 listing, using the Apply button on this page, which links directly to the advert. Never pay anyone to apply for a job, and be cautious of anyone who asks for payment or personal documents before an interview has taken place.

Practical tips

Before you apply, make sure your CV highlights your payroll administration experience, your Payroll Certificate or related experience, and your practical Payroll MIS knowledge, with examples of payroll reporting, time and attendance work and handling pay queries. Be ready to show advanced MS Excel skills, since the role involves monthly wage cost reports and payroll data, and give examples of working accurately under deadline pressure. Accuracy and confidentiality matter in payroll, so mention how you check your work and protect employee information.

How the process works

Applications are submitted through the Careers24 listing for this vacancy. Shortlisted candidates are normally contacted by the recruiter for the next steps, which may include an interview and verification of qualifications and experience.

Important information

This post is for information only. It is not a job offer, and it does not guarantee employment. All details, including the closing date of December 27, 2026, the market-related salary, the permanent nature of the role and the stated requirements, come from the original advert and should be confirmed there before you apply. Note that this Bidvest Prestige Wage Administrator vacancy is different from the separate Payroll Administrator post in Durban published on October 29, 2026.

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