Payroll Manager (Centurion)

The Recruitment Pig; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruitment Pig is seeking an experienced payroll lead in Gauteng to oversee a 1,500-strong payroll across units. You will utilize PaySpace to automate reports and streamline daily workflows while mentoring three Payroll Officers. A keen eye for accuracy will ensure correct salary calculations and third-party payments.

Expect strong management support and opportunities to grow your leadership capabilities in a dynamic environment with SA tax and labour regulations guiding every decision.

Qualifications

• PaySpace Advance or Super User Certification is essential.
• Experience managing payroll for 1,500+ staff.
• Strong knowledge of South African tax laws and labor rules.
• Experience leading a small team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the monthly pay run for 1,500 employees across units.
• Automate reports and daily workflows using PaySpace.
• Mentor and support three Payroll Officers.
• Check salary details, wage calculations, and third-party payments for accuracy.
• Handle SARS EMP201/EMP501 submissions on time.
• Resolve staff payroll queries with a helpful attitude.

Skills

Payroll processing

Leadership

Tax knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

PaySpace Certification (Advance or Super User)

Tools

PaySpace

Job description

Your Role

In this role, you will lead a friendly payroll team and keep things running smoothly. You will use your PaySpace expertise to make everyday tasks faster and easier. You will enjoy great support from management and plenty of room to grow your leadership skills.

Job Description

• Oversee the monthly pay run for 1,500 employees across different business units.
• Use your PaySpace knowledge to automate system reports and daily workflows.
• Guide, support, and mentor three Payroll Officers in your team.
• Check salary details, wage calculations, and third-party payments for accuracy.
• Handle statutory submissions like SARS EMP201 and EMP501 on time.
• Help solve staff payroll queries with a helpful and supportive attitude.

What You Need to Apply

• PaySpace Advance or Super User Certification (Essential).
• Proven experience managing payroll for over 1,500 staff.
• Good knowledge of South African tax laws and labor rules.
• Experience leading or managing a small team.
• Great attention to detail and a positive, team-focused attitude.