Payroll Manager (iOCO0123)

iOCO; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

iOCO is seeking an experienced Payroll Professional in Johannesburg to manage end-to-end payroll operations for SA and international payrolls where applicable.

You will review inputs, ensure timely payments, prepare third-party settlements, and support SARS submissions and IRP5 reporting while maintaining accuracy and compliance. Strong VIP/eFile/Excel skills and client-facing experience are required.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of payroll experience with end-to-end processing.
• Experience with South African requirements (PAYE, IRP5, SARS).
• Ability to manage payroll workflow, quality and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage full payroll function for SA and foreign payrolls.
• Review inputs and outputs before approval.
• Ensure timely monthly payroll payments.
• Prepare and submit PAYE bi-annual returns to SARS.
• Support payroll reporting and audits; respond to queries.

Skills

Payroll processing

Payroll reconciliation

PAYE

IRP5

SARS submissions

EasyFile

VIP payroll system

Excel

Payroll audits

Client relationship management

Team supervision

Education

Grade 12

Payroll/Finance qualification

Tools

VIP

Excel

EasyFile

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Professional with 5-7 years of experience managing end-to-end payroll operations, including South African and international payrolls where applicable. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in payroll reviews, reconciliations, PAYE, IRP5s, SARS submissions, EasyFile and statutory payroll compliance. This role requires a proven ability to manage payroll workflows, team outputs, productivity and quality standards while ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing.

What you'll do:

• Manage the full payroll function for client payrolls, including South African and foreign payrolls where applicable.
• Review payroll input, preparation and outputs before submission for management or client approval.
• Ensure payroll payments are processed accurately and by agreed monthly deadlines.
• Prepare, reconcile and submit monthly third-party payments and provide reconciliation feedback to management or clients.
• Prepare and submit PAYE bi-annual returns and reconciliations to SARS through eFiling / EasyFile, where applicable.
• Issue IRP5 documentation and support statutory payroll reporting requirements.
• Reconcile salary-related accounts, payroll accounts and salary bank accounts in line with agreed deadlines.
• Maintain accuracy, completeness and integrity of payroll system information through regular checks and audits.
• Implement and maintain payroll policies, procedures, controls, file audits and compliance standards.
• Respond to payroll queries, escalations and client service issues with clear guidance and prompt resolution.
• Build productive client relationships and act as a key point of contact for payroll service delivery matters.
• Manage payroll team outputs, productivity, workflow, priorities and quality standards

Your Expertise:

• 5 to 7 years of payroll experience, including payroll review, reconciliation, statutory submissions and payroll service delivery.
• Experience managing payroll operations, team output, payroll workflow, productivity and quality standards.
• Experience with PAYE, IRP5, EasyFile, payroll tax reconciliations and payroll audit requirements.
• Working knowledge of South African payroll legislation, including BCEA, Employment Equity, SDL, Income Tax, COIDA and related requirements.
• Experience managing client payroll queries, escalations, service communications and payroll-related client relationships.
• Advanced computer literacy, including MS Office, Excel and payroll systems; VIP or similar payroll system exposure is advantageous.
• Experience supporting local and international payrolls is advantageous.

Qualifications:

• Qualification Essential
  • Grade 12
  • Relevant payroll, finance, accounting, business or HR-related qualification, or equivalent practical payroll management experience.
• Preferred Qualifications
  • Payroll Administration or finance qualification.
  • VIP / payroll system courses, payroll tax training, HR Management studies or additional statutory payroll compliance training are advantageous.

Other information applicable to the opportunity:

• Permanent position
• Location: Johannesburg
• Work environment: Open plan
• Travel:Travel to office and clients when required. Applicants must have their own reliable vehicle and a valid South African Drivers licence

Why work for us?

Want to work for an organization that solves complex real-world problems with innovative software solutions? At iOCO, we believe anything is possible with modern technology, software, and development expertise. We are continuously pushing the boundaries of innovative solutions across multiple industries using an array of technologies.

You will be part of a consultancy, working with some of the most knowledgeable minds in the industry on interesting solutions across different business domains.

Our culture of continuous learning will ensure that you will have all the opportunities, tools, and support to hone and grow your craft.

By joining IOCO you will have an open invitation to developer inspiring forums. A place where you will be able to connect and learn from and with your peers by sharing ideas, experiences, practices, and solutions.

iOCO is an equal opportunity employer with an obligation to achieve its own unique EE objectives in the context of Employment Equity targets. Therefore, our employment strategy gives primary preference to previously disadvantaged individuals or groups.