Senior Payroll Manager | Hybrid – SA Compliance

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane, Limpopo, seeks an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee end-to-end payroll for all staff, ensure timely salary payments, and maintain compliance with SA labour and tax regulations. The role requires meticulous data handling and collaboration with HR and finance in a hybrid office setting.

You will manage payroll systems, resolve queries, conduct audits, and liaise with third-party providers.

Qualifications

• Requires 5+ years of payroll experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory/managerial role.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end payroll process for all employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Oversee payroll system administration, including updates, maintenance, and data integrity checks.
• Ensure compliance with South African labor laws, BCEA, LRA, UIF, and SARS regulations.
• Process statutory deductions and payments (e.g., PAYE, UIF, SDL) accurately.
• Handle employee payroll queries and resolve discrepancies efficiently.
• Prepare payroll reports for management, finance, and HR departments.
• Conduct regular audits of payroll data to ensure accuracy and identify potential issues.
• Manage relationships with third-party payroll providers and benefit administrators, if applicable.
• Stay updated on changes in payroll legislation and implement necessary adjustments.
• Assist in the development and implementation of payroll policies and procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Discretion with sensitive information

Hybrid work readiness

Education

National Diploma or Degree in HR/Accounting

Tools

SAP Payroll

Sage VIP

Job description

Placements24 in Polokwane, Limpopo, seeks an experienced Payroll Manager to oversee end-to-end payroll for all staff, ensure timely salary payments, and maintain compliance with SA labour and tax regulations. The role requires meticulous data handling and collaboration with HR and finance in a hybrid office setting.

You will manage payroll systems, resolve queries, conduct audits, and liaise with third-party providers.