Assistant Payroll Manager

Afgri Group Holdings; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company in South Africa is looking for a Payroll Manager to support payroll operations, ensuring compliance and accuracy in processing. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of payroll experience, proficiency in payroll systems, and a Bachelor’s degree. This position offers a permanent contract with a market-related salary and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in payroll administration.
• Professional certifications in Payroll are advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of South African labour laws.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll staff and resolve complex issues.
• Prepare payroll reports and ensure compliance.
• Supervise and mentor payroll team.

Skills

Proficiency in payroll systems

Strong problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field

Grade 12 or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Sage VIP

Advanced Excel

Job description

Description: To support the Group Payroll Manager in overseeing payroll operations by ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, compliance with relevant legislation, and delivering excellent service to employees.

Responsibilities

• Managing payroll staff
• Resolving complex payroll issues
• Driving process improvements

Key Performance Areas

• Manage the full payroll cycle for all employees, ensuring accurate calculations of wages, benefits, deductions, and taxes, and ensure payroll is processed within the timelines stipulated by the service level agreement (SLA) with business units.
• Maintain payroll data integrity and collaborate with HR and Finance to ensure data consistency and integrity.
• Pile and submit accurate worksheets for annual increases and bonuses to business units.
• Prepare monthly payroll reports and generate costing reports for business units, ensuring accuracy.
• Participate in internal and external audits and ensure full compliance with audit requirements, resolving findings promptly.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of mid-year and year-end statutory reports to SARS and COID.
• Maintain compliance with labour laws and statutory bodies (UIF, SDL, COID).

Requirements

• REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION / TRAINING: Grade 12 or equivalent qualification.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, or related field.
• Professional certifications such as Certified Payroll Practitioner (CPP) or Certified Payroll Administrator (CPA) will be an advantage.
• REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 5 years' experience in payroll administration and processing at a junior management level.

Technical Knowledge / Competencies

• Proficiency in payroll systems (e.g., SAP, Sage VIP).
• Strong knowledge of South African labour laws and tax regulations.
• Advanced Excel skills and ability to manage large data volumes.
• Understanding of payroll GL postings and HR systems.
• Knowledge of employee benefits administration.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with data protection and POPIA compliance.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement.

Behavioural Competencies

• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Integrity and confidentiality.
• Time management and results-driven.
• Leadership and team management.
• Adaptability and flexibility.
• Customer focus and collaboration.

Supervise and mentor payroll staff, conduct performance reviews, and coordinate training. Assist in developing and refining payroll policies and procedures, identify inefficiencies and implement improvements to enhance accuracy and reduce risk. Contribute to budget preparation and ensure adherence to financial limits. Provide support to business on payroll-related projects, including assistance required during mergers and acquisitions.

Closing Date: 27 November

• Please note that correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.

Applicants who have not heard from us within 30 days of the closing date may assume that their applications have been unsuccessful and are hereby thanked for their interest. The filling of this position will be aligned with AFGRI's Employment Equity Policy. Applicants are informed that in order to be considered for any application for employment, we will have to process their personal information.

A law, known as the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of (POPIA), provides that when one processes another's personal information, such collection, retention, dissemination and use of that person's personal information must be done in a lawful and transparent manner. In order to give effect to this right, we are under a duty to provide you with a number of details pertaining to the processing of your personal information.

These details are housed under the HR Processing Notice, which can be accessed and viewed on the AFGRI Group website, which HR Processing Notice, we request that you kindly download and read.

Work Level: Skilled. Job Type: Permanent. Salary: Market Related. EE Position: Yes. Location: Centurion.