Introduction
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.
Duties & Responsibilities
What You'll Do
- Manage end-to-end payroll for all employees, ensuring accuracy and timely payments
- Process salaries, bonuses, deductions, overtime, and leave
- Reconcile time & attendance, manage employee benefits (pension & risk), and ensure compliance with statutory payments
- Prepare, audit, and reconcile payroll reports, highlighting discrepancies and resolving issues
- Act as the go-to person for payroll queries and provide clear guidance to employees
- Maintain and improve payroll systems, documentation, and procedures
- Supervise and support the junior payroll administrator
Desired Experience & Qualification
What You Bring
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- 5+ 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 practices
- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook (intermediate to advanced)
- Sage Payroll experience – highly advantageous
- Excellent numerical accuracy, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of current SARS, Department of Labour, and Home Affairs legislation – advantageous
Package & Remuneration
Why 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 benefits
- Independent work culture with trust & autonomy
- Fun cultural & social team days
- Be part of a growing, family-owned business with nationwide impact
Interested?
If 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!
If you do not hear back from us in 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
