Administrative Assistant - IC Payroll X2
ADvTECH
Midrand, Gauteng
Permanent
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Posted 08 April 2026 - Closing Date 12 April 2026

Job Details

Job Description

Emeris consolidates resources and expertise from IIE Varsity College, IIE MSA, IIE-Vega School, and IIE School of Hospitality & Service Management, with a unified approach ensuring a consistent standard of excellence in teaching, learning, and student support. 

We are looking to appoint Administrative Assistant - IC Payroll X2
These positions will be based at Emeris, Waterfall (Midrand) National Office.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Administration of Independent Contractors and Sessional Worker Payroll

  • Responsible for Audit the support documents from Independent Contractor are correct and meets audit standards. Ensures that the relevant payroll forms are uploaded in Teams folder for each Independent Contractor
  • Responsible for Audits of accurate data in HR System (Personal Info, Independent Contractor Agreement details etc.)
  • Responsible for requesting org positions for the campus for HR System engagement
  • Follow up on Foreign National Expiring Visa and Passports on a monthly basis

Payroll Query Resolution & Site Support

  • Ensures that claiming deadlines are communicated to Campuses on a monthly basis
  • Investigate and assist Campuses People and Culture Consultant on the correction report for HR System and consolidate corrections and submit to Group Payroll
  • Responsible of check all Interim run, P9b and adjustments documents are completed correctly before we submit to Group Payroll
  • Responsible for assisting Campuses Independent Contractors payment queries and escalating these to the Team Lead if required.   

Monthly Reports Audits

  • Analyse Payroll report and notify People and Culture Consultant of Non- Academic claims and assist with any queries regarding HR System.
  • Analyse reports in HR System and advise People and Culture Consultant, assist with and follow up on queries
  • Analyse the Master Data report and follow up with the People and Culture Consultant to amend accordingly
  • Analyse bank details and tax method reports and notify Campuses accordingly

Ad Hoc

  • Assist with payroll audits by providing accurate records and supporting documentation as required by internal and external Audit teams
  • Assist with National payroll projects as required by the Team Lead
  • Supports the Campuses with Independent Contractor and Sessional Worker payroll processing if the People and Culture Consultant is sick or resigned.

Competencies required:

  • Great interpersonal and communication skills
  • Attention to details and quality oriented
  • Team player
  • Critical thinker and problem solving skills
  • Good time-management skills
  • Self-motivated
  • Deadline driven

Minimum Qualification:

  • Certificate/Diploma in Office, Business and or Payroll/HR Administration

Minimum Work Experience Requirement:

  • 1–2 years of experience in payroll, HR, or general administrative support.
  • Experience with payroll systems, and/or managing employee/contractor records is an advantage.
  • Exposure to payroll processes would be ideal.

Salary:

  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience. 

Benefits:

  • Lifelong learning opportunities through LinkedIn Learning subscriptions.
  • Staff and family discounts on educational programs within our brand portfolio.
  • Incentive bonus structure based on performance and achievement of goals.
  • Provident fund contributions, including Death & Funeral Cover, to support your financial well-being and future planning.
  • Birthday vouchers to celebrate your special day.
  • Competitive annual leave allowance for well-deserved time off and rejuvenation.

Application Response:

  • Due to the high volume of CVs received, please note that personal contact with all applicants may not be feasible. Only candidates whose qualifications and skills closely align with the position requirements will be contacted for interviews.

Technical Support:

Emeris is an Equal Opportunity Employer. However, preference may be given to previously underrepresented groups in accordance with the South African Employment Equity Act. The company reserves the right to close or place the vacancy on hold at any time, without prior notice.

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