NQF Level 04 – Credits 161
About This Qualification
Payroll is one of a series of accounting transactions dealing with the process of paying employees for services rendered. It does so after processing the various requirements for withholding of money from the employee for payment of payroll taxes insurance premiums, employee benefits, garnishments and other deductions. It is therefore the sum of all financial records of salaries, wages, bonuses and deductions.
This Qualification is therefore is intended to develop the appropriate knowledge and competencies required by a person who wishes to pursue a career in payroll or is currently employed as a payroll administrator. It is designed to be generic of nature in order to ensure that the learning is applicable across all business sectors, both public and private.
Learning Outcomes
Recipients of this qualification will be able to:
- Demonstrate professionalism in payroll administration.
- Perform administration functions in a payroll context.
- Process payroll.
Modules
1. PAC93995-01 The objectives of the Payroll Department
2. PAC93995-02 The functions of the Payroll Department
3. PAC93995-03 Deductions from pay
4. PAC93995-04 Other Functions of the Pay Office
Entry Requirements
Learners accessing this Qualification are assumed to be competent in: Communication at NQF Level 3, Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 3 and Computer Literacy at NQF Level 3.
Career Opportunities
- Payroll Officer
- Payroll Administrator
- Payroll Manager
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