Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd | Contract Maitland, South Africa | Posted on 06/05/2026 Red Ember Recruitment is recruiting for Payroll Consultant on a temporary basis for our client in Cape Town. Requirements Alignment with the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), including working hours, shift patterns, overtime, and leave provisions Compliance with the Labour Relations Act (LRA) where applicable to payroll practices Verification of PAYE calculations in line with the Income Tax Act Review of all statutory submissions and compliance requirements with SARS (EMP201, EMP501, IRP5s) UIF and SDL contribution accuracy and compliance 2. Payroll Processing and Controls Review of payroll processes, controls, and approval structures Payroll reconciliation processes (payroll to bank and general ledger) Accuracy of earnings, deductions, and net pay calculations Review of onboarding, terminations, and payroll changes Review of earnings and deduction codes Validation of tax and statutory configurations Leave, overtime, and benefit configuration within the system Assessment of reporting accuracy and system utilisation 4. Overtime and Working Hours Compliance Verification of overtime calculations and applicable rates Correct computation of reduced working hours and the impact on leave and sick leave Compliance with BCEA overtime limits Treatment of Sunday and public holiday work Review of pay simulations and calculation accuracy Alignment between timesheets/rosters and payroll 5. Leave Management Annual leave accruals and balances Sick leave cycles and compliance Family responsibility and maternity leave handling Alignment between policy, system configuration, and payroll outcomes 6. Employee Benefits and Deductions Medical aid, retirement funds, and group risk deductions and contributions Third-party payment reconciliations Verification of authorised and compliant deductions 7. Data Integrity and Masterfile Management Accuracy and completeness of employee master data Controls over changes to payroll information Review of banking detail controls and audit trails 8. Reporting and Reconciliations Monthly payroll and statutory reconciliation’s SARS submission alignment and accuracy 9. Risk and Fraud Assessment Identification of potential payroll fraud risks, including ghost employees System access controls and permissions Review of manual overrides and control weaknesses 10. Process Efficiency and Retooling Identification of inefficiencies and process gaps Recommendations for automation and improved workflows Development of practical, implementable solutions Establishment or refinement of standard operating procedures #J-18808-Ljbffr