Website Beekman Group
The Beekman Group is a leading South African company in the property development and leisure/hospitality sectors.
The Beekman Group is a leading South African company in the property development and leisure/hospitality sectors. Headquartered in Port Shepstone, KwaZulu-Natal, it has over 50 years of industry experience and manages nearly 40 resorts in Southern Africa and internationally. The Group’s operations span leisure, commercial, and residential property, with a significant focus on vacation ownership, resort management, and holiday rentals. The Group and its resorts have received numerous accolades, including multiple World Travel Awards and the Standard Bank KwaZulu-Natal Top Business Award for Employee Wellness.
This role is responsible for but not limited to:
- Process payroll accurately and timeously on Sage VIP (essential).
- Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements (PAYE, UIF, SDL, and provident fund contributions).
- Maintain employee data integrity and support HR with payroll-related reporting and reconciliations.
- Reconcile payroll information with financial systems; Pastel experience up to Trial Balance will be a strong advantage.
- Manage and analyse time and attendance records; experience on Jarrison or similar systems will be advantageous.
- Prepare payroll reports, costing analyses, and month-end submissions.
- Assist with leave management, and payroll-related projects.
Key Competencies & Personal Attributes
- Solid working knowledge of Sage VIP Payroll (essential).
- Advanced Excel skills (including formulas, pivots, and reconciliations).
- Experience with Pastel Accounting up to Trial Balance (advantageous).
- Familiarity with Jarrison Time & Attendance or similar systems (advantageous).
- Sound understanding of South African labour legislation and payroll compliance.
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organisational skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills — a team player with a professional attitude.
- Ability to work under pressure, maintain confidentiality, and deliver on deadlines.
