Assistant Payroll Manager

FROGG Recruitment; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Frogg Recruitment in Sandton/Johannesburg seeks an experienced Assistant Payroll Manager to oversee all payroll activities. The role requires Payspace payroll expertise, strong compliance knowledge, and accuracy in processing for about 10 companies and 2 000 staff.

You will manage capture, reconciliation, reporting, and statutory submissions while guiding a team and contributing to payroll projects and policy improvements.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 and payroll qualifications as required.
• 10+ years of payroll experience with 4+ years in a managerial role.
• Payspace payroll experience essential (parameter level + reporting).
• Accounting background with strong reconciliation skills.
• Tax submissions and regulatory knowledge (LRA/BCEA/POPI).
• Advanced Excel and Word skills mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Manage payrolls for ~10 companies and ~2 000 staff (wages & salaries).
• Oversee capturing, reconciling & control processes.
• Compile & manage departmental budget vs. actuals.
• Tax submissions & statutory compliance.
• Handle bonuses, leave/retrenchment provisions, EE & labour statistics.
• Input into policies & workflows (medical aid, garnishees, etc.).
• Manage Payroll & Time & Attendance system interfaces.
• Guide & develop direct reports.
• Ensure legal compliance & audit-ready processes.
• Participate in strategy & Payroll projects.

Skills

Payspace payroll

Advanced Excel

Tax submissions

Payroll reconciliation

Budget control

LRA/BCEA knowledge

Wage Determination Act

Driver's license

Education

Grade 12

Payroll management qualification

Job description

Assistant Payroll Manager Sandton Johannesburg

We're on the hunt for an experienced Assistant Payroll Manager to help oversee and manage all activities within our Payroll department. If you have Payspace payroll experience and a passion for accuracy, compliance, and efficiency — we'd love to hear from you!

Salary: Market Related CTC

Role Type: Permanent position, Office based

EE/AA: EE only

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 + tertiary qualification in Payroll Management
• 10+ years' payroll experience
• 4+ years experience as a payroll manager (non-negotiable)
• Proven experience running payrolls for ± 10 companies / ± 2 000 staff (wages & salaries)
• Payspace experience essential (parameter level + reporting)
• Accounting background & strong reconciliation skills
• Budget compilation & control experience
• Tax submissions experience
• In-depth knowledge of LRA, BCEA, COIDA, OSHA, POPI, Income Tax Act, Wage Determination Act & Bargaining Council Agreements
• Advanced MS Excel & Word (not intermediate)
• Valid Code 08 driver's license and own vehicle

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage payrolls for ± 10 companies / ± 2 000 staff (wages & salaries)
• Oversee capturing, reconciling & control processes
• Compile & manage departmental budget vs. actuals
• Tax submissions & statutory compliance
• Handle bonuses, leave/retrenchment provisions, EE & labour stats
• Input into policies & workflows (medical aid, garnishees, etc.)
• Manage Payroll & Time & Attendance system interfaces
• Guide & develop direct reports
• Ensure legal compliance & audit-ready processes
• Participate in strategy & Payroll projects