Payroll Manager
1 day ago
KEY PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION The Payroll Manager will be responsible for the end-to-end management of our company's payroll, ensuring all employees are compensated accurately and on time while maintaining strict compliance with all local labour and tax legislation. This role requires a strong intersection of payroll expertise and financial acumen, including general ledger reconciliations, reporting, and supporting internal and external financial audits. Key Responsibilities Oversee and manage all payroll operations for over 4,000 employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Develop, implement, and maintain robust payroll policies and procedures to ensure compliance with internal controls and all relevant legal and tax obligations (e.g., SARS, UIF, SDL, BCEA, PSIRA or MIBCO regulations in South Africa). Collaborate closely with the Finance and HR departments to ensure seamless data flow, alignment of pay cycles with accounting calendars, and accurate employee data across systems. Prepare and process payroll-related financial entries, general ledger (GL) files, and conduct comprehensive variance analyses. Manage and reconcile payroll discrepancies, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions to prevent future errors. Prepare and submit all necessary tax filings on time / bi‑annual SARS submissions. Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and detailed explanations of payroll processes and records. Address complex employee inquiries regarding payroll, benefits, and tax matters, providing excellent customer service. Lead, mentor, and coach a team of payroll specialists, fostering a culture of accuracy and efficiency. Monthly EMP 201, annual WCA return of earnings, loading new employees, correct rates of pay applied, provident funds and RFI linking, correct company vehicles and petrol tax, correct leave methods linked, and relevant employees linked to ESS. Correct termination payments, monthly payment reconciliations to payroll, monthly payroll deduction reconciliations to actual payments, and bank payments loaded. Salary costs loaded on Salesforce for approval prior to payments, linking of employees to the clocking system, journals posted on Acumatica and updates on earning lines and methods of calculation performed. Successful addition and set up of new companies on the payroll system, successful registration of new companies for all legislative requirements. Statistical reports to HR and Government (UIF etc.), weekly & monthly payroll expenditure, leave, absence statistics and ensure ESS is used by management for leave records. Technology savvy (i.e., automation and AI exposure) and innovative payroll processes. Role Overview Manage the activities of the payroll department to ensure accurate and time‑is a payment of salaries and wages. Ensure that all legal and legislative requirements relating to payroll are adhered to. Location: Sandton Staff Size: +4,000 | +40 client companies Start Date: January 2026 Working hours: Mon‑Fri. Work from the office (no hybrid), flexible working hours e.g., 7 am – 4 pm or 9 am – 6 pm as long as 9 hours per day are achieved. Fridays until 4 pm. Contract Type: Permanent Salary Range: TBC | medical aid | provident fund | petrol reimbursement Reporting to: HR Director Reportees: Payroll Supervisor | Clocking and Payroll Administrators | 9+ direct reports Systems used Sage 300 Acumatica Salesforce ERS Biometrics ESS WCA / RMA online Online banking systems Microsoft (all suites) - Advanced #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Payroll Manager
2 days ago
Sandton, South Africa Jobs 4 All Full time**Payroll Manager - Wages (hourly paid employees) - Sandton** **Job Summary** The Payroll Manager will oversee and supervise the wage department and be responsible for ensuring that wages are processed on time, accurately and in compliance with respective government regulations. Impacting approximately 5,000 employees in multiple countries paid in their...
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Payroll Manager
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Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa Hire Resolve Full time R1 200 000 - R1 800 000 per yearJob Title: Payroll Manager - LogisticsLocation: JohannesburgCompany: Logistics2x Direct ReportsReporting to Executive HRPosition Overview:Hire Resolve is looking for an experienced Payroll Manager to join our client's logistics team in Johannesburg. The Payroll Manager will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of payroll processing, ensuring accurate...
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Payroll Manager
3 weeks ago
Sandton, South Africa Ivanhoe Mines Full timePayroll Manager – Ivanhoe Mines Join to apply for the Payroll Manager role at Ivanhoe Mines . IVANHOE MINES is looking for a Payroll Manager . Ivanhoe Mines is a leading Canadian mining company committed to becoming a global leader in the supply of critical resources required to transition our world to a low-carbon, renewable future. Ivanhoe is focused on...
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Payroll Manager
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Sandton, South Africa Ivanhoe Mines Full timeIVANHOE MINES is looking for a Payroll Manager. Ivanhoe Mines is a leading Canadian mining company committed to becoming a global leader in the supply of critical resources required to transition our world to a low-carbon, renewable future. Ivanhoe is focused on developing and expanding its four principal mining and exploration projects in Southern Africa....
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Payroll Manager
6 days ago
Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa IVANHOE MINES Full time R2 000 000 - R2 500 000 per yearIVANHOE MINES is looking for a Payroll Manager.Ivanhoe Mines is a leading Canadian mining company committed to becoming a global leader in the supply of critical resources required to transition our world to a low-carbon, renewable future. Ivanhoe is focused on developing and expanding its four principal mining and exploration projects in Southern Africa....
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Payroll Manager
2 weeks ago
Sandton, South Africa Dante Personnel Full timeMinimum requirements: The candidate must be able to work in very high pressured and demanding environments. There are over 4000 employees on the payroll and over 40 companies . The candidate must be able to be extremely accurate and pay attention to detail / high numerical literacy. The Payroll Manager will be responsible for the end-to-end management of our...
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Payroll Manager
2 weeks ago
Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa Bluespec Holdings Full time R1 200 000 - R2 400 000 per yearKEY PURPOSE OF THIS POSITIONThe Payroll Manager will be responsible for the end-to-end management of our company's payroll, ensuring all employees are compensated accurately and on time while maintaining strict compliance with all local labour and tax legislation. This role requires a strong intersection of payroll expertise and financial acumen, including...
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Payroll Manager
2 weeks ago
Sandton, South Africa Dante Personnel Full timeMinimum requirements: The candidate must be able to work in very high pressured and demanding environments. There are over 4000 employees on the payroll and over 40 companies. The candidate must be able to be extremely accurate and pay attention to detail / high numerical literacy. The Payroll Manager will be responsible for the end-to-end management of our...
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Payroll Manager
1 week ago
Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa Hire Resolve Full time R1 000 000 - R3 500 000 per yearA leading organisation within the automotive industry is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to take full ownership of its end-to-end payroll function. This is a high-impact role suited to a seasoned payroll professional who can manage complex, high-volume payrolls while ensuring strict compliance with South African labour and tax legislation. Supporting...
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Payroll Administrator
2 weeks ago
Sandton, South Africa HRInsync Full time**Payroll Administrator - Sandton** **Purpose** Prepare payroll related reports. Process payroll, including updating employee numbers, hours, garnishments, etc. Record, maintain and update payroll procedures. Maintain employee records for new hires, pay changes, and terminations. **Responsibilities**: - Prepare and manage payroll processes of employees -...
