Human Resources

Payroll Administrator - S3

Sandvik Mining is a global leading supplier in equipment and tools, parts, service and technical solutions for the mining and infrastructure industries. Applications include rock drilling, rock cutting, loading and hauling, tunnelling and quarrying. We are proud to be recognized on the Forbes Top 50 Global Employers List.

The Role:

The purpose of a Payroll Administrator role is to ensure that all employees are paid accurately, on time, and in compliance with relevant legislation and company policies.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure employees are paid promptly by 25th.
Process input received, overtime/allowance batches, etc, Medical Aid input.
Reconcile Payroll variance reports monthly, checking for high/low variances in all earnings, employee deductions and company contributions.
All processing, printing and maintenance of Namibia, Mining, Sandvik Pty payrolls on VIP payroll.
Reconcile/Process 3rd Party payments
Process all journals for all the payrolls to be sent to the finance department.
Extract Reports from payroll & distribute.
Weekly and monthly backups of VIP.
Assist with payroll queries and resolve timeously.
Tax Year end and IPR5 submission and distribution of IRP5.
Process Tax Directives on SARS Efiling.

Profile required:

Grade 12
Relevant Diploma /Degree
5 years relevant payroll experience
Experience on Workday HR System
Competence in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint
English proficiency
Workday knowledge
VIP payroll experience
Tax compliance
SARS Portal

How to apply

Please apply online through Workday (ESS), or access the Sandvik website www.home.sandvik/en/careers

Applications close: 7 April 2026

Sandvik is an equal opportunity employer, striving for practices and programs that are bias free and in which employees are treated fairly to ensure fair opportunity with the best outcome for every individual securing no discrimination on grounds including but not limited to, age, gender, gender expression, race, ethnicity, language, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. To ensure an inclusive, equitable and diverse work environment where people can develop and perform well, our focus areas are: great leadership, lifelong learning & development, career opportunities & open job market and safe & fair work environment.

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