Red Ember Recruitment (PTY) Ltd | Permanent

Payroll Processing Engineer

Durban, South Africa | Posted on 19/05/2026

Red Ember Recruitment is seeking a Payroll Processing Engineer (Analyst) on behalf of our client based in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.

The successful candidate will be responsible for optimizing payroll processes, improving system efficiencies, ensuring payroll compliance, and supporting payroll reporting and analytics within a fast‑paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Optimize and improve payroll processing workflows and systems
• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing
• Support payroll system enhancements, automation, and reporting
• Conduct payroll reconciliations and data analysis
• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, tax regulations, and company policies
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and process efficiency