Payroll Manager

Ratp Dev; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading payroll solutions provider is seeking a Payroll Manager to lead payroll operations in Gauteng, South Africa. The successful candidate will oversee compliance with legislation, manage payroll processing, and provide strategic insights. Candidates must have a B.Com HR or equivalent qualification and a minimum of 5–7 years of payroll experience. Proficiency in Sage People is essential. Closing date for applications is 09th October.

Qualifications

• At least 5–7 years' experience in payroll.
• Efficient in Sage People / VIP Premier.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic payroll leadership and direction.
• Oversee end-to-end payroll operations and compliance.
• Address complex payroll and tax queries raised by employees.

Skills

Sage People

Expatriate Management

Third-Party Payments

PAYE

EMP

Education

B.Com HR or equivalent qualification

Tools

Sage People / VIP Premier

Job description

Payroll Manager - Permanent contract, Full-time – From R to

• KR gross salary / year
• At least 5 years of experience (Senior level)
• Bachelor degree (Payroll Manager)

Responsibilities

Mission Purpose: To provide strategic payroll leadership and direction, ensuring the delivery of accurate, compliant, and timely payroll services across the organization. The Payroll Manager oversees end-to-end payroll operations, ensures compliance with legislation and company policy, provides payroll insights to management, and partners with HR, Finance, and external providers to enhance employee experience and business decision‑making. Principal Accountabilities:

• Payroll Leadership & Governance: Lead payroll process optimisation, efficiency initiatives, and continuous improvement projects. Ensure payroll policies and procedures are up to date, aligned to legislation, and effectively implemented. Provide expert advice on tax, remuneration structures, and benefits to management. Partner with Finance on payroll reconciliations, costing, and budgetary planning.
• Payroll Operations & Compliance: Oversee the accurate and timely execution of monthly payroll, including bonuses, overtime, PAYE, UIF, Skills Levies, EMP and EMP submissions. Ensure accurate capturing and processing of expatriate salaries and benefits. Implement and monitor legislative changes including Workman’s Compensation, annual payroll audits, and SARS updates. Guarantee accuracy of third‑party payments (pension, provident fund, medical aid, etc.) and reconcile them with payroll deductions. Ensure system compliance, data integrity, and effective controls to safeguard payroll information.
• Employee & Business Support: Address and resolve complex payroll and tax queries raised by employees. Provide mock payslips for offers, promotions, and bonus simulations. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll reports to support business decision‑making. Support HR Executive with payroll analytics and provide salary costing for projects or strategic scenarios. Provide and distribute employee leave liability and other workforce‑related reports.
• People Management & Collaboration: Supervise, mentor, and develop the Payroll Administrator. Manage relationships with external service providers (Sage, brokers, banks, SARS). Act as the escalation point for payroll issues within the organization. In the absence of the Payroll Administrator, manage full end‑to‑end payroll processing.

Closing date is 09th October.

Qualifications

• Education: B.Com HR or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 5–7 years’ experience in payroll.
• Efficient in Sage People / VIP Premier.
• Fluent in English.
• Strong leadership and decision‑making ability.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strategic thinking and analytical capability.
• Customer service orientation.
• Ability to plan, prioritise and deliver under pressure.

Skills

• Sage People
• Expatriate Management
• Third‑Party Payments
• PAYE
• EMP
• EMP

Contact & Location

Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three months of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Location: 1 Alsation St, Midrand, Afrique du Sud