Payroll Manager

14 hours ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Career Minded Full time R80 000 - R110 000 per year
Job Overview
  • Application Deadline: 1 January 2026
  • Job Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
  • Job Title: Payroll Manager
  • Salary Offer: R80,000 - R110,000
  • Education Level: Bachelors Degree
  • Job Level: Management
  • Minimum Experience: Years
Payroll 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 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.

Salary: R – R million per annum including medical aid and provident fund.

Role Overview:

  • Location: Sandton
  • Staff Size: +4000 | +40 client companies
  • Working hours: Mon-Fri. Work from the office (no hybrid), flexible working hours e.g., 7am – 4pm or 9am – 6pm as long as 9 hours per day is achieved. Fridays till 4pm.
  • Reporting to: HR Director
  • Reportees: Payroll Supervisor | Clocking and Payroll Administrators | 9+ reportees

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Oversee and manage all payroll operations for over 4000 employees.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain robust payroll policies and procedures.
  • 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.
  • Prepare and submit all necessary tax filings on time / Bi-annual SARS submissions
  • 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.
  • Salary costs loaded on Salesforce for approval prior to payments.

Key Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in end-to-end payroll processing.
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting standards as they relate to payroll.
  • In-depth knowledge of current payroll procedures, related laws, and tax regulations.
  • Proficiency with payroll software (Sage 300) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, reconciliation).
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and mathematical skills with a high attention to detail.

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