🇿🇦 Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants

This fully remote full time position at Remote Recruitment is open to applicants from South Africa. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.

Job Description

Remote World connects South African professionals with leading UK employers — and we're currently looking for an experienced Payroll Administrator to join one of our UK client teams, fully remote.

This role is a great fit if you have a solid background in payroll processing, enjoy working with numbers, and understand the importance of accuracy and confidentiality. You'll take ownership of the payroll cycle and make sure employees are paid correctly and on time, every time.

Key Responsibilities
* Process monthly and weekly payroll accurately within set deadlines
* Maintain and update employee records, including new starters, leavers, and changes
* Calculate statutory payments such as sick pay, holiday pay, and maternity/paternity pay
* Reconcile payroll data and liaise with finance to ensure correct reporting
* Respond to employee payroll queries in a timely and professional manner
* Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and internal payroll policies
What You'll Need
* Experience in a payroll administration or payroll processing role
* Familiarity with payroll software and spreadsheet tools
* Strong numerical ability and a high level of accuracy
* Understanding of payroll legislation and compliance requirements
* Discretion when handling sensitive and confidential employee data
* Reliable internet connection and a professional home workspace
What's on Offer
* R17,000–R21,000 per month (based on experience)
* 100% remote — work from anywhere in South Africa
* Working hours: 11:00–19:00 SAST (09:00–17:00 UK time)
* Stable, long-term position with a reputable UK employer
* Dedicated support from the Remote World team throughout onboarding
If payroll is your thing and you're ready for a rewarding remote role — we'd love to hear from you.

Tips for South African Applicants

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Timezone Advantage

South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.

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Salary in Context

Even without a listed salary, international remote roles typically pay 2-3x more than equivalent local positions in South Africa due to the exchange rate advantage.

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Application Tips

Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.

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Load Shedding Preparedness

If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.

About Remote Recruitment

Remote Recruitment is a company in the Recruitment & Staffing industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 34 open positions on Hirezar. View all Remote Recruitment jobs →