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Junior Payroll Clerk

Sportsman's Warehouse Head Office

Cape Town, Western Cape

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Job description

JUNIOR PAYROLL CLERK – HEAD OFFICE PAYROLL TEAM
Holdsport Group | Cape Town CBD

Holdsport Group is a national sporting goods retail group, operating the Sportsmans Warehouse and Outdoor Warehouse chains across South Africa.

We are looking for an accurate and deadline-driven individual to join our Payroll team as a Junior Payroll Clerk, based at our Head Office in Cape Town CBD. This position reports directly to the Payroll Manager.

What We're Looking For

Strong numerical and administrative accuracy
Meticulous attention to detail and a high standard of record keeping
Able to work to strict payroll deadlines and published pay dates
Clear and professional communicator (written and verbal)
Discretion and the ability to maintain confidentiality over remuneration information

Key Responsibilities

Processing weekly and monthly payrolls accurately and within the payroll calendar
Capturing and verifying time and attendance, overtime, commission, allowances and deductions against authorised source documents
Capturing appointments, terminations, transfers and remuneration adjustments on the payroll system
Processing leave transactions and maintaining accurate leave records
Processing third-party deductions and payments against authorised schedules
Issuing payslips and maintaining the payroll records required by the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 75 of 1997
Responding to employee payroll queries and explaining payslips, deductions and leave balances
Processing employee information strictly in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013

Requirements

Matric (essential)
Certificate or diploma in payroll administration, finance or human resources (advantageous)
Payroll processing or payroll support experience
Experience on a recognised payroll system and intermediate Microsoft Excel
A working understanding of PAYE, UIF and SDL, and of third-party deductions and payments
A working knowledge of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 75 of 1997, in particular hours of work, overtime and leave
Experience on a high-volume weekly payroll will be an advantage

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Work Location: Head Office, Cape Town CBD (on-site)

Please forward your CV (no longer than 3 pages) to careers@holdsport.co.za, using the subject line Holdsport Application - Junior Payroll Clerk.

Closing date for applications: Friday, 25 September 2026

Should you not receive a response by 9 October 2026, kindly consider your application unsuccessful. We thank all applicants for their interest in Holdsport Group.

Holdsport Group is committed to the principles of the Employment Equity Act, and to achieving an equitably representative and diverse workforce.

Work Location: In person

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