Payroll Supervisor

Network Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Recruitment is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Supervisor in Johannesburg to oversee payroll operations, ensure accurate and timely salary processing, and lead a payroll team.

The ideal candidate will have extensive SA payroll experience, strong problem-solving skills, and a solid understanding of SARS compliance, PAYE, UIF, SDL and related submissions. This role requires hands-on leadership and cross-functional liaison with HR and Finance.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Payroll Administration, Accounting, Finance, HR, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years experience in payroll administration, incl. 2 years in supervision.
• Strong knowledge of SA payroll legislation and statutory requirements.
• Proven experience with PAYE, UIF, SDL, EMP201, EMP501 and SARS submissions.
• Experience with Sage VIP, Sage 300 People or similar payroll systems.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to prepare and interpret payroll reports.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• High levels of accuracy, integrity, discretion, and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full payroll function to ensure accurate and timely salary payments.
• Coordinate monthly, weekly, and other payroll cycles across departments.
• Review and verify inputs including overtime, leave, allowances, deductions, bonuses, and terminations.
• Ensure SARS compliance including PAYE, UIF, SDL, EMP201 and EMP501 submissions.
• Manage payroll reconciliations, reports, and payroll-related journals.
• Maintain confidential employee payroll records.
• Handle payroll queries and resolve discrepancies.
• Oversee onboarding, terminations and salary adjustments.
• Ensure compliance with labour legislation, tax regulations, and company policies.
• Liaise with HR, Finance, auditors and service providers on payroll matters.

Skills

Payroll oversight

SARS compliance

Excel proficiency

Data accuracy

Education

Payroll Administration qualification

Tools

Sage VIP

Sage 300 People

Job description

We are looking for a detail-oriented, highly organised, and hands-on Payroll Supervisor to oversee payroll operations, ensure accurate and timely salary processing, and lead a payroll team. The ideal candidate will have strong payroll expertise, excellent problem-solving skills, and a solid understanding of South African payroll legislation and statutory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the full payroll function, ensuring accurate and timely salary payments.
• Oversee monthly, weekly, and other payroll cycles across multiple departments, entities, or employee categories.
• Review and verify payroll inputs, including overtime, leave, allowances, deductions, bonuses, and terminations.
• Ensure compliance with SARS requirements, including PAYE, UIF, SDL, EMP201 and EMP501 submissions.
• Manage payroll reconciliations, payroll reports, and the preparation of payroll-related journals.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure employee information is kept confidential.
• Handle payroll queries and resolve discrepancies efficiently and professionally.
• Oversee employee onboarding, terminations, salary adjustments, and other payroll changes.
• Ensure compliance with relevant labour legislation, tax regulations, and company policies.
• Liaise with HR, Finance, auditors, and external service providers regarding payroll matters.

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant qualification in Payroll Administration, Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in payroll administration, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or team leadership role.
• Strong working knowledge of South African payroll legislation and statutory requirements.
• Proven experience with PAYE, UIF, SDL, EMP201, EMP501, and SARS payroll-related submissions.
• Experience working with payroll systems such as Sage VIP, Sage 300 People, or similar platforms.
• Strong Excel skills and the ability to prepare and interpret payroll reports.
• Excellent organisational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• High levels of accuracy, integrity, discretion, and accountability.