Payroll Manager
1 week ago
Purpose of the Role Lead, manage, and ensure the accurate and timely processing of payroll for high employee volumes. Maintain compliance with all labour, tax, and payroll legislation. Oversee payroll audits, reconciliations, and financial integrations. Strengthen payroll controls, reporting structures, and service delivery standards. Minimum Requirements Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related discipline. Minimum 10 years full-function payroll experience , including management or supervisory experience. Proven ability to function effectively in fast-paced, high-demand, high-pressure environments . Exceptional attention to detail , extreme accuracy, and high numerical literacy . Strong understanding of payroll legislation, tax requirements, and compliance obligations. Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, reconciliations). Proficiency with payroll systems (e.g., Sage 300) plus exposure to financial and HRIS systems. Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to support and guide a diverse payroll team. Ability to meet strict deadlines and manage competing priorities. Willingness to travel to branches when required. Key Responsibilities Oversee and manage end-to-end payroll processing for 4000+ employees across 40+ entities . Ensure accurate loading, updating, and maintaining of employee details, earnings structures, deductions, and benefits. Manage salary, wage, overtime, and allowance calculations with high precision. Ensure full compliance with all statutory obligations (taxes, UIF, SDL, annual and bi-annual submissions). Prepare payroll journals, general ledger reconciliations, and variance reports. Drive continuous improvement in payroll systems, procedures, and internal controls. Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and process explanations. Lead and develop payroll staff, ensuring high-performance standards and continuous skill development. Manage statutory registrations and setup of new entities. Monitor leave, absenteeism statistics, and ensure accurate ESS utilisation. Resolve payroll discrepancies and employee queries efficiently and professionally. Oversee payroll reporting including monthly expenditure, compliance reports, and workforce metrics. Manage system integrations such as HRIS, biometrics/clocking systems, and financial platforms. Promote innovation, automation, and technology-driven payroll enhancements. Systems Knowledge (Advantageous) Sage 300 Acumatica Salesforce Biometric / Clocking systems ESS platforms Online banking systems Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced)
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Payroll Manager
7 days ago
Johannesburg, South Africa TMS GROUP Full timeA well-established organisation is looking for a Payroll Manager. To provide an efficient management, data processing and administration service to the Payroll department in order to ensure accurate payroll records of 4000 employees as well as to contribute to the timeous and accurate payment of salaries to all staff (multiple payrolls) in line with company...
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Payroll Manager
1 week ago
Johannesburg, South Africa Metamorphosis Integrated Solutions Full timeDirect reports: Payroll Supervisor Payroll Administrators Payroll Clerks Clocking Clerks Filing Clerk Benefits Consultant Purpose of the job: Manage the activities of the payroll department to ensure accurate and timeous payment of salaries and wages. Ensure that all legal and legislative requirements relating to payroll are adhered to. All death /...
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Payroll Manager
7 days ago
Johannesburg, South Africa Fempower Personnel Full timeGauteng - , - JHB - Eastern Suburbs - (Market related) - Our client in the Chemical industry, has an opportunity available for a Payroll Manager to be based in the Eastern Suburbs of Johannesburg. - Requirements: - Matric/Grade 12 - National Diploma in Finance or Payroll - Minimum 5 years payroll management experience - Knowledge of Employee Tax...
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Payroll Manager
1 week ago
Johannesburg, South Africa ARCS Full timePurpose of the RoleLead, manage, and ensure the accurate and timely processing of payroll for high employee volumes.Maintain compliance with all labour, tax, and payroll legislation.Oversee payroll audits, reconciliations, and financial integrations.Strengthen payroll controls, reporting structures, and service delivery standards.Minimum...
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Payroll Manager
3 weeks ago
Johannesburg, South Africa Edge Executives Full timePayroll Manager | Randburg | PermanentOwn the end-to-end payroll engine for a large, fast-moving operation. If you thrive on accuracy at scale and enjoy improving processes that keep thousands paid on time, this role is for you.You’ll lead the monthly and weekly payroll cycles for a workforce of approximately 3,200 employees, ensuring timely, compliant and...
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Payroll Manager
23 hours ago
Johannesburg, South Africa Career Minded Full timePayroll Manager required in Sandton, Johannesburg. My client in Sandton is looking for a Payroll Manager to take over from their current person who is looking to retire in 2026. You 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...
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Payroll Manager
3 weeks ago
Johannesburg, South Africa Edge Executives Full timePayroll Manager | Randburg | Permanent Own the end-to-end payroll engine for a large, fast-moving operation. If you thrive on accuracy at scale and enjoy improving processes that keep thousands paid on time, this role is for you. You’ll lead the monthly and weekly payroll cycles for a workforce of approximately 3,200 employees, ensuring timely, compliant...
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Payroll Manager
4 days ago
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Metamorphosis Integrated Solutions Full time R1 200 000 - R1 800 000 per yearDirect reports:Payroll SupervisorPayroll AdministratorsPayroll ClerksClocking ClerksFiling ClerkBenefits ConsultantPurpose of the job:Manage the activities of the payroll department to ensure accurate and timeous payment of salaries and wages.Ensure that all legal and legislative requirements relating to payroll are adhered to.All death / disability /...
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Payroll Manager
2 days ago
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Career Minded Full time R80 000 - R110 000 per yearJob OverviewApplication Deadline: 1 January 2026Job Location: Johannesburg, GautengJob Title: Payroll ManagerSalary Offer: R80,000 - R110,000Education Level: Bachelors DegreeJob Level: ManagementMinimum Experience: YearsPayroll Manager required in Sandton, Johannesburg.My client in Sandton is looking for a Payroll Manager to take over from their current...
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Payroll Manager
7 days ago
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Hire Resolve Full time R800 000 - R1 200 000 per yearExecutive Career Opportunity: Payroll ManagerLocation: HR Head Office in Sandton, Gauteng Industry Sector: Automotive (Large Multi-Company Group) Salary: Competitive Market-Related CTC Package Start Date: January 2026 Work Arrangement: Full-Time, On-Site (No hybrid option)Are you a highly experienced Payroll Manager with a strong blend of payroll expertise...
