4 months Temporary position
Ref No. HR/02/25
Icebolethu Group is an Authorised Financial Service Provider FSP45714 and a Level 1 BBBEE Contributor is South Africa's second largest Funeral Assurance Group. Winner of the Standard Bank KZN - Top Brand award for 2022 provides a centre of excellence and a leading provider of dignified burial solutions.
Icebolethu Group is calling for suitable candidates to apply for a 4 months’ Temporary position of Remuneration and Benefits Officer-Ref No. HR/02/25 within the Group Human Resources Department. The position will be based at our office located in Durban; the successful candidate will be required to perform tasks supporting the payroll department.
- National Diploma / Bachelor’s degree in HR/ Finance
- Certification as a payroll practitioner is an advantage.
- SARA Registered 3 years` experience in Remuneration and Benefits management environment.
- Knowledge of Tax, Medical Aid and Pension Fund laws and Rules.
- Practical working knowledge of payroll systems, such VIP Premier, Sage 300 and others, is essential.
- Prioritization and resources allocation.
- Judgement
- Integrity
- COmmunication
- Operational Excellence
Data capturing and Payroll processing
- Updating and maintaining of payroll records.
- Processing of new hires, terminations, promotions, transfers, increases, pension, medical aid, time and attendance, leave, garnishes and all payroll changes through the month.
- Calculate Employee packages.
- Processing 3Rd Party Payments (SARS, Medical Aid, Retirement Funds).
- Printing payslips where necessary.
- Process payroll.
Benefits administration
- Ensure all relevant information is updated and correct with regards to Payroll system, Time and Attendance.
- Ensure systems are set up and updated to reflect current employee base.
- Ensure Payroll systems, employee records and reports are available for auditing purposes.
- Prepare and assist with annual Financial Audit
- Attend to general enquiries from employees.
- Dealing with Medical Aid and Pension/Provident Fund Service Providers.
HR Payroll Information auditing
- Ensure all relevant information is updated and correct with regards to Payroll system, Time and Attendance.
- Ensure systems are set up and updated to reflect current employee base.
- Ensure Payroll systems, employee records and reports are available for auditing purposes.
- Prepare and assist with annual Financial Audit.
Query Management
- Ensure all pay related queries are dealt with promptly and feedback is provided within 48 hours.
- Assist and advise employees regarding remuneration and benefits policies and procedures.
Documentation and Reporting
- Complete all documentation with all details required, every time without error, highlighting any deviations or non-conformance.
- Ensure correct filing and safe keeping of documents.
- Reconcile monthly payroll.
- Create, prepare and maintain accurate employee files.
- Reconcile payroll prior to transmission and validate confirmed reports.
- Prepare, review and update remuneration and benefits data to include business required reports.
- Finalize year end reports for auditing.
NB* We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive company culture. White, Coloured, Indian candidates are encouraged to apply.
Please submit your detailed Job Application/Resume and or CV’s to: icebo_hr@icebolethu.co.za
Closing date for CV submissions is, Friday, 14 March 2025
NB: Applicants who have not clarified the position or reference number on the SUBJECT LINE will not be considered).