Payroll Manager

Recruiter:

Smith Garb & Associates

Job Ref:

JHB007863/JA

Date posted:

Friday, October 10, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

700 000 Annually

SUMMARY:

Payroll Manager – Midrand

Lead. Optimise. Deliver.

Our client, a well-established national organisation, is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to take full ownership of their payroll function — driving accuracy, compliance, and strategic insight across the business.
If you’re a confident leader with deep payroll expertise, and you enjoy partnering across HR, Finance, and leadership teams, this could be the role that elevates your career.

Sage 300 People / VIP Premier skills ESSENTIAL

POSITION INFO:

What You’ll Do

Lead the full payroll function for a large and diverse workforce.
Ensure accurate, compliant, and on-time payroll processing each month.
Provide payroll and tax expertise, guiding management on remuneration and benefits.
Drive process improvements, system efficiencies, and governance initiatives.
Partner with HR and Finance to deliver analytics, reports, and payroll insights.
Oversee statutory compliance (PAYE, UIF, EMP201, EMP501, Workman’s Comp).
Manage relationships with key external partners (Sage, Standard Bank, SARS, benefit providers).
Mentor and develop the Payroll Administrator, ensuring a culture of precision and accountability.

What You Bring

A BCom in HR / Accounting or similar qualification.
5–7 years’ payroll experience, with strong Sage 300 People / VIP Premier skills.
Proven experience managing payroll for complex environments.
A keen eye for detail, data integrity, and compliance.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
A proactive approach — you see payroll as both a service and a strategic business tool.

Why This Role?

You’ll join a respected, people-focused company where your expertise directly supports operational excellence. This is a hands-on leadership role that combines technical mastery, strategic impact, and cross-functional collaboration.
ð Location: Midrand
ð¼ Reports to: HR Executive
ð» System: Sage 300 People
If you’re ready to bring structure, accuracy, and insight to a key business function, apply now!
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