Office Of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC) Administrator: Payroll Vacancy 2026

Opportunity Overview

The Office Of Health Standards Compliance (OHSC) is offering an opportunity for a dedicated Administrator: Payroll to join their team. This role is central to managing the organisation's remuneration processes and ensuring accurate and timely payment to employees and Board members.

This position involves a critical administrative function, focusing on the meticulous handling of payroll systems, employee benefits, and compliance with OHSC's remuneration policies. It's an excellent chance for someone with a strong background in payroll administration to contribute to a vital public service entity.

Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this Administrator: Payroll position, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree or National Diploma in Finance, Accounting, Cost and Management Accounting, or a related field.
• Experience: At least 3 years of experience in payroll administration, including all employee benefits.
• Software Proficiency: At least 2 years of excellent working experience with Sage 300, VIP payroll, or SAP payroll software.
• Skills: Good communication and computer skills, including proficiency in Excel.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for a range of duties, including:

• Implementing OHSC remuneration policies and plans.
• Administering OHSC payroll systems.
• Registering new employees and updating the payroll system accordingly.
• Administering employee leave, housing allowance, medical aid, pension, PAYE, and UIF claims, and preparing payroll.
• Administering employee bonus payments, salary increases, and terminations.
• Assisting with OHSC payroll audits.
• Assisting with reporting on payroll information.
• Ensuring all payroll information is adequately and systematically filed.
• Processing payment of Board members’ fees.
• Liaising with payroll-related third parties.
• Reconciling employees’ leave days.
• Administering the mobile communication services contract, including new contracts, monitoring usage, invoices, and payments to service providers.

What the Work Involves

As an Administrator: Payroll, you will be deeply involved in the day-to-day operations of the OHSC's financial administration, specifically focusing on employee compensation. Your work will revolve around managing the entire payroll cycle, from setting up new employees and processing their benefits to handling salary adjustments, bonuses, and terminations. This means regularly working with specialised payroll software like Sage 300, VIP payroll, or SAP, alongside general computer applications, particularly Excel for data management and reporting.

You will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with financial policies and assisting in internal and external payroll audits. This position also requires meticulous record-keeping and systematic filing of all payroll-related documentation. Beyond internal tasks, you will liaise with various third parties, including service providers for mobile communication contracts, managing contract details, usage, and payments. The work environment is primarily office-based, requiring close attention to detail and interaction with financial data and systems.

How to Apply

Applications for this position must be submitted online. Please follow these steps carefully:

• Visit the OHSC vacancies portal: https://vacancies.ohsc.org.za/candidate-application/?vacancy=51735
• Complete the online application form.
• Attach all relevant documentation, including:
• A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) detailing your experience.
• Originally certified copies of your qualification certificates (including matric certificate).
• An originally certified copy of your ID.
• An originally certified copy of your driver's license, if applicable.
• If you possess foreign qualifications or national certificates, it is your responsibility to have them evaluated by SAQA and submit proof of such evaluation with your application.

Important Notes:

• Only online applications will be considered. No posted, hand-delivered, or e-mailed applications will be accepted.
• Applications that do not comply with the requirements or are received after the closing date will not be considered.
• A practical test relating to key areas of knowledge and skills may form part of the selection process.
• Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you do not receive notification for an interview within 3 months after the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
• Candidate(s) will be subjected to personal suitability checks and other vetting procedures.

Closing Date: 28 September 2026

Enquiries: For any enquiries, you may contact Ms K Matjea at (012) 942 7808.