Assistant Payroll Manager

Hire Resolve; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Provident Fund

Medical Aid

Insured Benefits

Job summary

Hire Resolve is seeking an experienced Assistant Payroll Manager (2IC) to join a major group’s Head Office in Sandton. You will act as second-in-command for payroll operations, owning PaySpace system management, budgeting, and statutory submissions while supervising staff.

The role requires 8+ years payroll experience with at least 3 in a supervisory capacity, plus strong knowledge of tax and labour legislation. Onsite work in Sandton, Gauteng with a competitive package.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and a relevant tertiary qualification in payroll, finance, or accounting.
• 8+ years total payroll experience with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Hands-on PaySpace experience with report writing.
• Advanced MS Excel and Word; strong reconciliation skills.
• In-depth Wage Determination 452, BCEA, LRA, COIDA, OSHA, POPIA, Income Tax Act knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing and PaySpace configuration.
• Manage departmental payroll budgets and variances against forecasts.
• Handle statutory submissions (EMP201/EMP501, COIDA, UIF, etc.).
• Develop and refine payroll policies and workflow processes.
• Supervise staff and ensure deadlines are met; generate complex PaySpace reports.
• Prepare Employment Equity and Labour Statistics data and support audits.

Skills

PaySpace

MS Excel

MS Word

Payroll management

Education

Grade 12

Payroll/Finance/Accounting qualification

Tools

PaySpace

Job description

Assistant Payroll Manager (2IC)

Hire Resolve is seeking an experienced, highly structured Assistant Payroll Manager (2IC) to join a major group’s Head Office in Sandton. Reporting directly to the Remuneration Manager, this strategic operational role serves as second-in-command for all payroll functions—taking ownership of PaySpace system management, budget preparation and control, statutory tax submissions, complex reconciliations, workflow policy updates, and staff supervision.

Key Performance Areas:

• Payroll Operations & Systems: Oversee end-to-end payroll processing, system parameter configurations, and report writing specifically utilizing PaySpace. Ensure seamless interface execution between Time & Attendance (T&A) and core payroll software.

• Financial & Budgeting Control: Compile, manage, and control departmental payroll budgets, monitor actuals against variance forecasts, and maintain strong general ledger/accounting reconciliations.

• Taxation & Statutory Submissions: Execute statutory tax calculations, applications for tax directives, and statutory returns (EMP201/EMP501, COIDA, UIF, etc.) while keeping abreast of Income Tax Act updates.

• Policy & Workflow Development: Input into and refine payroll internal policies, controls, and workflow processes (e.g., garnishments, medical aid procedures, leave provisions, and benefit structures).

• Team Supervision & Leadership: Provide direct guidance, work allocation, and performance monitoring for supervisory/junior staff to ensure strict deadline compliance.

• Reporting & Auditing: Generate complex custom reports on PaySpace, prepare Employment Equity and Labour Statistics data, and ensure complete internal audit compliance.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Grade 12 plus a relevant Tertiary Qualification in Payroll Management, Finance, or Accounting.

• Experience: Minimum of 8+ years total payroll experience, including at least 3 years in a direct supervisory/people management role. Strong general accounting background is essential.

• System Expertise: Hands‑on experience and proficiency in PaySpace (including report writing and system parameter‑level understanding).

• Technical Skills: Advanced MS Excel and Advanced MS Word, PaySpaceskills. Strong, sound reconciliation capabilities.

• Legislative Knowledge: In‑depth knowledge of Wage Determination 452, BCEA, LRA, COIDA, OSHA, POPIA, Income Tax Act, and Bargaining Council agreements
  

Position Details & Remuneration:

• Location: Sandton, Gauteng (Head Office / Onsite).

• Remuneration Package:

  • Basic Salary: Minimum R39,138 per month (negotiable upward for higher‑earning candidates/more experience).

  • Car Allowance: R13,831 per month.

  • Fuel Allowance: Calculated based on vehicle make/model and home-to-work commute.

  • Company Benefits: Provident Fund, Medical Aid, and Insured Benefits.

• Assessment Process: Shortlisted candidates who pass client interview rounds will undergo psychometric and In‑Basket assessments.

Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.