Payroll Manager (Centurion)

The Recruitment Pig; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Recruitment is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to lead and scale a high-volume payroll function within a multi-entity environment.

The role requires advanced PaySpace expertise and the incumbent will act as the internal PaySpace Super User, responsible for system configuration, parameter changes, access controls and ongoing system administration.

Qualifications

• PaySpace - deep advanced understanding essential
• Grade 12 (Matric) required
• Degree/Diploma in Payroll, Accounting, Finance, or HR highly advantageous
• Minimum 8+ years payroll experience
• 5+ years direct managerial experience overseeing payroll staff
• Experience managing multi-entity payroll with 1,500+ employees

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of 3 Payroll Officers
• Oversee end-to-end monthly payroll for 1,500+ employees across multiple entities
• Act as PaySpace Super User for system configuration and access controls
• Ensure payroll deadlines and accuracy with strong internal controls
• Identify and implement process improvements for payroll efficiency

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Grade 12 (Matric)

Degree/Diploma in Payroll, Accounting, Finance, or HR

Tools

PaySpace

MS Excel

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Payroll Manager

Network Recruitment

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Job Description

My client is seeking an experienced, authoritative and highly analytical Payroll Manager to lead and scale a high-volume payroll function within a growing multi-entity environment.

A key requirement of the role is advanced PaySpace expertise, with the successful candidate acting as the internal PaySpace Super User, responsible for system configuration, parameter changes, entity setup and ongoing system administration.

This role is based in Centurion

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, train and develop a team of 3 Payroll Officers.
• Establish structured workflows, allocate responsibilities and manage departmental capacity.
• Enforce strict monthly payroll deadlines and a "first-time-right" approach.
• Monitor performance and hold team members accountable for deliverables.
• Develop and implement internal controls, checking mechanisms and payroll processes.
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve payroll efficiency and accuracy.
• Oversee the end-to-end monthly payroll process for 1,500+ employees across multiple entities.
• Review and process wage sheets, biometric clocking data, new appointments, salary adjustments, variable pay and terminations.
• Ensure payroll data is accurate, complete and processed within required deadlines.
• Perform detailed payroll ledger and
• Manage and oversee monthly payroll processing across multiple entities and 1,500+ employees.
• Lead and manage the payroll team, including workflow allocation, performance management and development.
• Act as the PaySpace Super User, including system configuration, parameter changes, access controls and system rules.
• Review and process payroll inputs including new appointments, salary changes, variable pay, clocking data and terminations.
• Perform payroll reconciliations and prepare management and financial reports.
• Manage payroll
• Team Management: Direct, train, motivate, and manage performance for 3 Payroll Officers, establishing structured workflows and delegating responsibilities as the team
• Accountability & Discipline: Enforce strict adherence to monthly payroll deadlines and hold team members accountable to a "first-time right" standard.
• Process Optimization: Design, implement, and maintain internal control systems and checking mechanisms to minimize risk and improve departmental efficiency.
• System Administration: Act as the internal PaySpace Super Establish access controls, audit user rights, configure parameters, and set up system rules for new operational requirements.
• High-Volume Payroll: Oversee the monthly rolling payroll execution for 1,500+ employees across multiple corporate and store entities.
• Data Integration: Review and process wage sheets, biometric clocking data, new hires, salary adjustments, variable pay, and terminations in PaySpace.
• Financial Reconciliations: Perform deep-dive payroll

Requirements

• Payspace - deep advanced understanding is essential
• Grade 12 (Matric): Essential.
• Tertiary Qualification: Degree/Diploma in Payroll, Accounting, Finance, or Human Resources (highly advantageous).
• Total Payroll Experience: Minimum 8+ years of hands-on payroll administration
• Leadership Experience: Minimum 5+ years in a direct managerial or team leadership capacity overseeing payroll staff.
• Volume Capacity: Proven track record managing complex, multi-entity payroll environments exceeding 1,500 employees.
• Entity Onboarding: Demonstrated experience in setting up and registering new companies with statutory bodies (SARS, Labour, WCA).
• Bureau Experience: Background working within a payroll bureau or multi-client/multi- entity structure is highly desirable.

Technical & System Skills

• PaySpace Mastery (Non-negotiable): Deep functional understanding of PaySpace, including parameter changes, module setups, and advanced system
• Advanced MS Excel: Non-negotiable proficiency (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, data matching, payroll reconciliations).
• E-Filing / EasyFile: Expert level in managing EMP201, EMP501 periodic, and annual