Senior Payroll & BEE Analyst

Paymentology; Pretoria, Johannesburg; Remote; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading payments technology firm is seeking a Senior Payroll & BEE Analyst to oversee payroll operations and BBBEE processes for their South African entities. The role involves ensuring statutory compliance, reconciling payroll data, and preparing SARS submissions. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in South African payroll systems and strong analytical skills. This position is remote, offering the chance to work in a supportive global environment.

Qualifications

• 5-6 years of payroll administration experience focused on South African systems.
• 3 years of BBBEE administration experience.
• Experience with financial analysis and headcount planning.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly payroll processing ensuring accurate and on-time salary payments.
• Reconcile payroll data with the general ledger and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare and submit EMP201 and EMP501 returns in compliance with SARS.
• Maintain payroll system hygiene and employee data integrity.

Skills

Deep knowledge of South African payroll legislation

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel

Strong grasp of BBBEE administration

Excellent communication skills

Education

Matric required; post-matric qualification is an advantage

Tools

Payspace

Remote Pass

Job description

At Paymentology were redefining whats possible in the payments space. As the first truly global issuer-processor we give banks and fintechs the technology and talent to launch and manage Mastercard Visa cards at scale - across more than 60 countries.

Our advanced multi-cloud platform delivers real-time data unmatched scalability and the flexibility of shared or dedicated processing instances. Its this global reach and innovation that sets us apart.

Were looking for a Senior Payroll & BEE Analyst to run end-to-end payroll operations for our South African entities support third-party contractor payments in the UAE and lead our BBBEE administrative processes. Youll ensure statutory compliance reconcile payroll data prepare SARS submissions and drive audit readiness across payroll and BBBEE. If youre experienced in South African payroll employment equity and BBBEE administrationand love partnering with Finance and HR in a global remote settingthis is your opportunity to make a measurable impact.

What you get to do:

• Manage monthly payroll processing across multiple South African legal entities ensuring accurate and on-time salary payments deductions overtime and tax submissions
• Reconcile payroll data with the general ledger resolve discrepancies and maintain audit-ready records
• Prepare and submit EMP201 and EMP501 returns in full compliance with SARS requirements
• Collect validate and maintain BBBEE evidence packs support verification audits and manage certificate validity
• Support Finance with month-end close headcount expense forecasting and payroll-related analysis
• Coordinate employment equity COIDA StatsSA and other regulatory submissions as needed
• Generate regular and ad-hoc payroll and headcount reports for leadership including variance analysis and KPIs
• Maintain payroll system hygiene and employee data integrity managing consents and addressing discrepancies
• Provide documentation and responses for internal and external audits covering both payroll and BBBEE

What you can look forward to:

At Paymentology its not just about building great payment technology its about building a company where people feel they belong and their work matters. Youll be part of a diverse global team thats genuinely committed to making a positive impact through what we do. Whether youre working across time zones or getting involved in initiatives that support local communities youll find real purpose in your work and the freedom to grow in a supportive forward-thinking environment.

Travel Requirements:

What it takes to succeed:

• Deep knowledge of South African payroll legislation tax and statutory reporting with hands-on experience preparing EMP201 / EMP501 and managing multi-entity payrolls
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel for reconciliations analysis and reporting; exposure to Payspace and Remote Pass is advantageous
• Strong grasp of BBBEE administration and verification requirements including evidence gathering and audit liaison
• Comfort working cross-functionally with Finance and HR balancing compliance rigor with business pragmatism
• Excellent communication problem-solving and time-management skills in a fast-moving fully remote environment

Education and Experience:

• Matric required; post-matric qualification in a relevant field is an advantage
• 5-6 years of payroll administration experience focused on South African systems and compliance
• 3 years of BBBEE administration experience
• Experience with financial analysis headcount planning and budgeting
• Familiarity with Payspace and Remote Pass is beneficial

Key Skills

Data Entry,Paychex,QuickBooks,Accounting,10 Key Calculator,Paylocity,Microsoft Excel,Payroll,ADP,Administrative Experience,Human Resources,Bookkeeping

Employment Type: Remote

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1