Payroll Compliance & Taxation Manager

Sea Harvest Corporation Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent South African company is seeking a Payroll Compliance & Taxation Manager in Cape Town. The role includes overseeing payroll processes, ensuring tax compliance, and managing audits. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field, at least 7 years of payroll experience, and proficiency in payroll systems like Sage or SAP. This position offers an opportunity to lead a team and advise management on payroll matters.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years’ payroll experience with 3 years in a senior role.
• Strong knowledge of South African payroll legislation and tax regulations.
• Experience in managing payroll audits and compliance reviews.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly payroll processes ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure full compliance with local tax laws and statutory requirements.
• Coordinate internal and external payroll and tax audits.

Skills

Payroll management

Tax compliance

Audit coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Proficient in MS Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Human Resources

Professional payroll or tax certification

Tools

Sage

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Job title : Payroll Compliance & Taxation Manager

Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town Deadline : August 21, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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Duties include but will not be limited to :

Payroll Management

• Oversee and review the processing of monthly payrolls across the business to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company policies.
• Supervise and provide guidance to payroll administrators and ensure service excellence.
• Maintain and continuously improve payroll processes and systems.

Tax Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure full compliance with local tax laws and statutory requirements (e.g., PAYE, UIF, SDL, and other payroll-related taxes).
• Oversee preparation and submission of all statutory returns, including EMP201, EMP501, IRP5 certificates, and other payroll tax reports.
• Act as the primary point of contact for SARS and other relevant regulatory bodies.

Audits & Controls

• Coordinate internal and external payroll and tax audits.
• Implement and monitor internal controls related to payroll and tax processes.
• Ensure audit findings are addressed and resolved effectively.

Third-Party Payments processing

• Manage end-to-end third-party payment processes by reconciling payroll deductions and company contributions against third-party schedules.
• Prepare and validate payment files for medical aid, retirement funds, risk benefits, statutory authorities (e.g., PAYE, UIF, SDL), and garnishee orders.
• Ensure all payments are accurate, compliant, and made within prescribed deadlines to avoid penalties or employee impact.
• Maintain up-to-date records of payments, resolve queries with third parties, and support audit and compliance reviews as required.

Reconciliations & Accounting

• Oversee monthly payroll reconciliations and ensure alignment with general ledger and financial statements.
• Collaborate with finance and accounting teams on month-end and year-end close activities related to payroll.
• Ensure accurate allocation of payroll costs across business units.

Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Develop and mentor payroll team members.
• Provide expert advice to senior management on payroll, tax, and compliance matters.
• Work closely with HR, Finance, and external service providers to ensure end-to-end payroll integrity.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE :

Required Qualifications & Experience :

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or related field.
• Professional payroll or tax certification (e.g., SARA Payroll Practitioner / Payroll Manager, SAIPA, SAICA – advantageous).
• Minimum 7 years’ payroll experience, with at least 3 years in a senior or managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of South African payroll legislation, tax regulations, and statutory requirements.
• Experience in managing payroll audits and compliance reviews.
• Solid understanding of payroll accounting and reconciliations.
• Advanced proficiency in payroll systems (e.g., Sage, SAP, Oracle) and MS Excel.