Payroll Manager

ExecutivePlacements.com; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks a Compensation and Benefits Manager to oversee and manage competitive compensation programs and payroll processes. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience in compensation management and at least 3 years in a managerial role. Responsibilities included developing compensation strategies, conducting market research, and ensuring compliance with legislative requirements. A B.Com in Accounting or equivalent degree is required, with a postgraduate qualification as an advantage. The position is based in Centurion, South Africa.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years experience in compensation and benefits management.
• At least 3 years as a Payroll or Remuneration Manager.
• Membership in a professional body focused on compensation and benefits is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement compensation strategies and structures.
• Conduct regular surveys to ensure competitive compensation practices.
• Manage all Payroll activities, ensuring on-time payment and compliance.

Skills

Payroll management

Compensation strategies

Benefits administration

SAP HR Module

Advanced Excel

Education

B.Com in Accounting or equivalent Degree

Post Graduate qualification

Job description

Overview

Recruiter: SHARON NUROCK RECRUITMENT CC

Job Ref: DUR003130/NA

Date posted: Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Location: Centurion, South Africa

Salary: R1.2 million per annum (ctc) negotiable

Summary: Our client, a Proudly South African subsidiary of a larger manufacturing concern, seeks your payroll, compensation and benefits experience.

Position Information

Purpose of the Role:

• To design, oversee, and manage the organisation’s compensation and benefits programs whilst ensuring that the organisation’s compensation structure, including salaries, performance-based incentives, and benefits, is competitive and aligned with the organisation’s strategic objectives.
• To collaborate with various stakeholders within the Group to develop and maintain effective compensation and/or remuneration and/or benefits policies that seek to attract, retain, and motivate employees.
• To provide employees with timely, accurate salary payments compliant with all applicable legislative requirements and implement remuneration-related policies.

Minimum Job Requirements

• B.Com in Accounting or equivalent Degree with a specialization in Payroll Management.
• Post Graduate qualification, an added advantage.
• Minimum 10 years experience in compensation and benefits management and/or payroll management.
• Minimum 3 years as a Payroll or Remuneration or Compensation & Benefits Manager.
• Information Management System i.e. SAP HR Module / Oracle. Advanced Excel.
• Membership of a professional body focused on compensation and benefits an advantage.

Responsibilities and Duties

Report to the HR Operations Executive:

• Develop and implement compensation strategies and structures.
• Develop and/or review and implement compensation and benefits policies.
• Conduct regular surveys and market research to ensure competitive compensation practices.
• Analyse compensation data and trends to make informed decisions on salary adjustments, bonuses, and/or incentives.
• Collaborate with HR and Management to develop job descriptions and perform job evaluations.
• Provide guidance and support to HR and Management on compensation and benefits-related matters.
• Prepare and present reports on compensation and benefits metrics as well as other relevant HR Analytics, when required, to Senior Management.
• Prepare relevant compensation and benefits reports for Executive Management, Board Committees and the Board of Directors.
• Collaborate with the HR Executive to prepare written submissions for the approval of the Executive Committee and/or the Board Committees.
• Roll out benefits initiatives across the company and provide education and training on various types of benefits to Managers and employees.
• Manage all Payroll activities, establishing appropriate checks and balances to ensure on-time payment, compliance, and accuracy.
• Ensure smooth running of the administration of benefits.
• Manage payroll processes, salary reviews and incentive schemes.
• Responsible for the integrity of data on the HR Management Information system.
• Ensure consistency in the application of Human Resource policies, benefits and guidelines.
• Manage the preparation of the Group’s annual workforce and salary budget including the evaluation of the need for new positions and the total remuneration cost and submission thereof.
• Provide support for the review of personnel requests to ensure that additional staff or change requests are justified in accordance with budgets, structure and business principles in compliance with organisation design principles.
• Manage and oversee administration of the group’s leave management, time and attendance processes, and retirement benefits.
• Execute reconciliations to provident/retirement fund, submit UIF returns, administer all tax affairs related to payroll, prepare bi-annual PAYE returns and prepare and reconcile 3rd party payments.
• Liaise with IT on SAP notes and upgrades related to payroll.
• Assist Auditors with internal, external, and SHEQ audits.
• Ensure good governance and audit protocols are followed by ensuring appropriate controls are in place, processes and procedures are documented and reviewed regularly; and that the highest standards of accuracy and rigour are maintained.

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