Wages Clerk at The Premier FMCG in Durban – Apply now!

Job Details

Job Title: Clerk Wages
Company: Premier FMCG
Job Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Industry: FMCG / Payroll / Human Resources
Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Company Overview

Premier FMCG is a leading food manufacturer in South Africa, known for producing trusted household brands. The company focuses on building a high-performance culture, investing in employee growth, and creating long-term career opportunities.

Premier values individuals who are driven, detail-oriented, and committed to continuous improvement within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Job Overview

The Clerk Wages role is responsible for ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll administration within the Durban Bakery team.

This position plays a critical role in maintaining payroll integrity, supporting employees with payroll queries, and ensuring compliance with South African labour and tax regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately, including earnings, deductions, and timekeeping data
• Ensure compliance with labour laws and tax regulations (UIF, SDL, PAYE)
• Maintain and update payroll records and documentation
• Generate payroll reports for management and stakeholders
• Respond to payroll-related queries and provide employee support
• Reconcile third-party payments with general ledger records
• Identify and implement improvements in payroll systems and processes
• Ensure secure handling of payroll data and compliance with data protection policies

Qualifications

Education

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Diploma or qualification in Payroll Administration, Finance, HR, or related field
• Advantageous: Certified Payroll Professional (SAPA)

Experience

• 3–5 years’ experience in payroll administration
• Experience working with payroll systems
• 1–2 years’ experience with South African payroll legislation

Skills

• Strong knowledge of payroll processes and statutory requirements
• Proficiency in payroll software (e.g., Sage, PaySpace)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong numerical and analytical ability
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work under pressure in a deadline-driven environment
• Good communication and teamwork skills

CV Tips

To improve your chances:

• Highlight your experience with payroll systems and reconciliations
• Include knowledge of PAYE, UIF, SDL, and labour laws
• Show measurable impact (e.g., improved payroll accuracy or reduced errors)
• Emphasise your Excel and reporting skills
• Mention experience handling confidential financial data

Benefits of Joining the Company

• Opportunity to work in a leading FMCG organisation
• Exposure to complex payroll systems and compliance processes
• Career growth within a high-performance environment
• Continuous learning and development opportunities
• Collaborative and supportive team culture

Company Policy

Premier FMCG is committed to Employment Equity and internal career development. Preference may be given to internal candidates in line with company policy and transformation goals.

All applications are treated confidentially. If you do not receive feedback, please consider your application unsuccessful.