Payroll Manager M/F

Groupe Cfao; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 700 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in payroll management in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee the end-to-end payroll function. Responsibilities include ensuring accurate payroll processing and compliance, leading optimization initiatives, and mentoring the payroll team. Candidates should have 5-7 years of payroll management experience and proficiency in Sage 300 People or VIP Premier. This role offers a challenging environment that requires strong analytical and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years’ experience in payroll management.
• Strong knowledge of applicable legislation and compliance requirements.
• Excellent numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead payroll process optimisation and efficiency initiatives.
• Ensure payroll policies and procedures are aligned with legislation.
• Oversee the accurate execution of monthly payroll, including taxes.
• Act as the escalation point for payroll issues.

Skills

Payroll management

Compliance knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Sage 300 People or VIP Premier

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, HR, or related field

Tools

Sage 300 People

VIP Premier

Job description

Payroll Manager

Location: Johannesburg (Gauteng)

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Manager to oversee the end‑to‑end payroll function for our organization. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll, compliance with statutory requirements, and the delivery of exceptional service to employees. This role will also support continuous improvement of payroll systems, processes, and controls.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• Oversee the accurate and timely execution of monthly payroll, including bonuses, overtime, PAYE, UIF, Skills Levies, EMP201 and EMP501 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 and reconcile them with payroll deductions.
• Ensure system compliance, data integrity, and effective controls to safeguard payroll information.
• Address and resolve complex payroll and tax queries raised by employees.
• Provide mock payslips, prepare payroll reports, and support HR and Finance with payroll analytics.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop the Payroll Administrator.
• Maintain relationships with external service providers (sage, brokers, banks, SARS).
• Act as the escalation point for payroll issues within the organization and, when necessary, manage full end‑to‑end payroll processing.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5‑7 years’ experience in payroll management.
• Proficient in Sage 300 People or VIP Premier.
• Strong knowledge of applicable legislation and compliance requirements.
• Excellent numerical, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strategic thinking and analytical capability.
• Leadership and team management skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, HR, or related field (preferred).

Closing Date

Closing date is 09th October 2025.