Payroll Manager

SUMMARY:
Payroll Manager
Salary R60 000 - R80 000 ctc
Sandton Based

POSITION INFO:
Minimum 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 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.

Role Overview:

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.

• Location: Sandton
• Staff Size: +4000 | +40 client companies
• Start Date: January 2026
• 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.
• Reportees: Payroll Supervisor | Clocking and Payroll Administrators | 9+ reportees

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in end-to-end payroll processing, with being in a supervisory or management role.
• 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.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex financial information clearly to diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict, non-negotiable deadlines under pressure.
• Able to visit client branches (over 40 entities) where and when necessary

• SAGE 300
• ACUMATICA
• SALESFORCE
• ERS BIOMETRICS
• ESS
• WCA / RMA online
• SARS online systems
• Online banking systems
• Microsoft (all suites) – Advanced