Payroll Manager

Ivanhoe; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company in South Africa is seeking a Payroll Manager to oversee payroll functions for nationals and expatriates. The ideal candidate should have a BCom degree and at least 10 years of experience, with extensive knowledge of payroll processes and experience managing multinational payroll. Proficiency in SAGE and advanced Excel skills are essential for this role, among other responsibilities related to payroll audits and reporting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience, 5 of which must be in a middle management role.
• Extensive knowledge of payroll function and taxes.
• Experience in implementing and managing processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize Ivanhoe's payroll.
• Ensure compliance with laws and tax obligations.
• Lead and manage payroll reporting functions.

Skills

Experience with managing multinational payroll

Data analytical skills

Advanced Excel

Excellent organizational skills

SAGE People

Compensation and Wage Structure

Education

BCom Degree

Tools

Sage

Microsoft Office Suite

X-time

Job description

IVANHOE MINES is looking for a Payroll Manager.

Ivanhoe Mines is a leading Canadian mining company committed to becoming a global leader in the supply of critical resources required to transition our world to a low-carbon, renewable future.

Ivanhoe is focused on developing and expanding its four principal mining and exploration projects in Southern Africa.

The development of the Kamoa‑Kakula copper mining complex in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the Platreef palladium‑rhodium‑platinum‑nickel‑copper‑gold discovery in South Africa, the extensive redevelopment and upgrading of the historic Kipushi zinc‑copper‑Germanium‑silver mine, also in the DRC and exploration on the Western Foreland, near Kamoa‑Kakula.

Play your part in our team succeeding...

To manage, optimise and coordinate IVANHOE's payroll (for nationals and expatriates), ensuring compliance with laws, policy and tax obligations.

The Payroll Manager leads a team of specialists looking after the payroll function in SA, UK, Canada (and to a lesser extent the DRC), manages payroll audits, facilitates optimal system (Sage) implementation, and supervises and coordinates the payroll administration, processing and reporting functions.

The incumbent establishes the labour budget, oversees the termination process and collaborates extensively with HR, Finance and Legal teams to drive optimisation and alignment.

Requirements

• BCom Degree
• Minimum 10 years' experience, 5 of which must be in a middle management role.
• Experience with managing multinational payroll in the mining industry
• Extensive knowledge of the payroll function including preparation, balancing, internal control, and payroll taxes
• Ability to handle pressure, interact with Executives and negotiate with Unions
• Experience in implementing and managing processes
• Data entry management
• Reporting Skills
• Compensation and Wage Structure
• Benefits Administration
• Worker Compensation
• Experience with SA Employment Law
• SAGE People
• X‑time

Specific knowledge required

• Proficient with payroll software – Sage
• Financial / payroll skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Advanced Excel
• Data analytical skills

Your Key Performance Activities will include but not limited to

• Enable Payroll Strategy implementation
• Drive the accuracy and integrity of the Ivanhoe Payroll process
• Lead and manage Payroll reporting
• Function as a Payroll subject matter expert

The finer details

When applying, please submit a PDF version of your CV together with certified copies (certification within a 3-month period) of your ID / passport, driver's licence and qualifications.

Should you not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date please consider your application unsuccessful.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, it's important to us that our workforce reflects people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences.