Payroll Consultant (SATIC)

PwC - Global; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Associate for payroll management. This role involves ensuring accurate payroll processing, compliance with South African legislation, and handling payroll queries. The ideal candidate has a diploma in Payroll Administration and 6-10 years of experience, especially with Sage 300 People. Strong organizational and communication skills are vital for this position, which contributes to employee satisfaction and financial accuracy.

Qualifications

• Experience with payroll processing using Sage 300 People and Workday.
• Strong understanding of South African payroll legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute the full payroll function for SATIC.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of employee compensation.
• Respond to payroll-related queries and support requests.

Skills

Proficiency in Sage 300 People

Strong attention to detail

Excellent organizational skills

Effective communication

Ability to work under pressure

Collaboration skills

Education

Diploma or Degree in Payroll Administration

6 – 10 years of experience in payroll processing

Tools

Sage 300 People

MS Excel

Workday Systems

Job description

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in finance focus on providing financial advice and strategic guidance to clients, helping them optimise their financial performance and make informed business decisions. These individuals handle financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and risk management.

Those in payroll at PwC will assist in the accurate and timely processing of payroll for employees. Working in this area, you will handle payroll administration, including calculating wages, deductions, and taxes, as well as confirming compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Your responsibilities include collaborating with HR teams to maintain employee records, address payroll-related inquiries, and assist in payroll accuracy. You will play a crucial role in making sure employees are paid correctly and on time, contributing to the overall financial well-being of the organisation and supporting employee satisfaction.

Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn’t clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
• Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.
• Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.
• Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.
• Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas.
• Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.
• Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

Job Purpose

To manage and execute the full payroll function for SATIC using Sage 300 People and other systems, ensuring accurate and timely processing of employee compensation, statutory submissions, and third-party payments, while maintaining compliance and resolving payroll-related queries.

Key Responsibilities

• Payroll Processing: Perform full payroll function including monthly input: leave taken, medical aid changes, new hires, and terminations.
• Import leave and overtime data into the Sage payroll system.
• Process Workday interfaces and other imports (e.g., mileage, expenses, subsistence claims).
• Payroll reconciliations of the general ledger accounts (IS and BS), operating statement line items and the detailed payroll report from the system monthly. Ensuring all reconciling items are cleared out at month end.
• Third-Party Payments: Prepare payment requisitions, schedules, and reconciliations for third-party payments (e.g., provident fund, medical aid).
• Load third-party and ad hoc payments on Google Shared Documents and communicate payment details to relevant providers.
• Statutory Compliance: Prepare and submit monthly statutory returns (EMP201).
• Prepare and submit UI19 forms for terminated staff upon request.
• Reporting & Documentation: Run monthly Info S lips (electronic payslips). Prepare monthly payroll reports and schedules for payroll sign-off. Save and file monthly payroll reports and perform general clerical duties. Perform leave and overtime reconciliations.
• Query Resolution & Support: Respond to payroll-related queries and requests for information. Resolve staff queries and service calls via ServiceNow (SNOW).
• Process and submit provident fund claims.

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma or Degree in Payroll Administration, Finance, or related field.
• 6 – 10 years of experience in payroll processing, preferably with Sage 300 People and Workday systems.
• Strong understanding of South African payroll legislation and statutory requirements.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in Sage 300 People and MS Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and handle confidential information.
• Ability to work under pressure and with strict deadlines.
• Collaboration with the different LoS departments to effectively attend to payroll related queries.
• Ability to adapt to change and manage expectations effectively.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and be a team player.

Travel Requirements Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? No

Job Posting End Date September 18, 2025