Workshop: Basics of Payroll Administration and Software

Course Overview

The Basics of Payroll Administration and Software workshop offers a thorough introduction to payroll processes, equipping participants with essential skills for managing employee compensation, deductions, and benefits. In this workshop, you will learn how to use payroll software effectively, ensuring accurate calculations for salaries, tax withholdings, and compliance with labor laws. Emphasis is placed on the legal and ethical responsibilities of payroll administrators, and you will gain practical knowledge that can be immediately applied in a business or HR environment. This workshop is ideal for those new to payroll administration or seeking to enhance their software proficiency.

Table Of Contents

This course covers the following topics:

–         Introduction and Welcome

–         Module 1: Basic Conditions of Employment

–         Module 2: Creating Payslips

–         Module 3: Sage Payroll, Simple Pay, FNB Payroll

–         Module 4: Leave Management

–         Module 5: Registering for UIF, SDL, COID, PAYE

–         Module 6: Managing Returns

–         Module 7: Basic Employment Contract

–         Quiz: Payroll Workshop

• 0:40h hours on-demand video
• Full lifetime access
• Access on mobile and TV
• Certificate of completion
• 1 articles

What you can learn from this course:

1.     Fundamental payroll administration skills including employee compensation and benefits.

2.     The basics of calculating salaries, tax deductions, and managing payroll records.

3.     How to use payroll software to automate tasks and ensure accuracy.

4.     An understanding of payroll compliance with labor laws and tax regulations.

What you will learn:

1.     Practical steps for managing payroll in a business setting.

2.     How to implement payroll software for seamless operations.

3.     The role of payroll in maintaining legal compliance and reporting.

4.     Techniques for handling tax filings, benefits administration, and payroll errors.

About the Author

Cheryl-Lynn is a qualified Business Accountant in Practice with her Honours Degree in Accounting Science. She runs her own Accounting and Tax Practice, Mzansi Business Services. 

​She is passionate about empowering those willing to upskill themselves with the necessary tools and skills to thrive in business and the workplace.