Job Summary
Our client, a well-established government organisation, is seeking a Payroll Manager to oversee their payroll function. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the accurate, timely, and compliant processing of payroll for all employees, while managing a payroll budget of approximately R250 million annually.
Key Responsibilities
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Payroll Oversight: Manage the monthly payroll process, ensuring the accurate and timely distribution of salaries and benefits.
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Compliance and Reporting: Ensure compliance with South African tax laws (SARS), the Labour Act, and internal policies. Prepare and reconcile statutory payroll reports and tax certificates.
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Budget Management: Administer the distribution of employee-related costs, ensuring compliance with internal financial controls.
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Team Leadership: Supervise payroll staff and provide ongoing assistance to employees regarding payroll-related matters.
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System and Process Improvement: Collaborate with HR and ICT teams to enhance payroll systems and processes, ensuring functionality, accuracy, and compliance.
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Coordination and Collaboration: Interface with HR Administration on garnishee orders, stop orders, and deductions; work with internal and external auditors for payroll audits.
Key Skills and Qualifications
- Registration with a professional body: South African Payroll Association.
- Advanced training in SAGE Payroll Administration.
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Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (preferred).
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Experience: 6 years of payroll experience + 4-5 years of managerial experience in the Public Sector environment.
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Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead and manage payroll teams effectively.
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Attention to Detail: High degree of accuracy in managing large payroll budgets and employee records.
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Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to liaise with employees and senior management.
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Technical Proficiency: Experience with payroll systems and ERP applications.
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