Payroll Operations Manager - Hybrid – Stellenbosch

Recruiter:

Datafin IT Recruitment

Job Ref:

263675

Date posted:

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Location:

Stellenbosch, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:
ENVIRONMENT: A medical Institution is looking for a Payroll Operations Manager to manage relevant remuneration and payroll systems and processes for the group. DUTIES: • Manage the payroll system processes for MCSA • Manage relevant remuneration processes for MCSA • Accept ownership and manage the Success Factors System • Coordinate relevant tax administration processes • Manage and control department budgets \/ finances • Initiate and manage relevant departmental projects • Lead and manage the people in the Payroll Operations Team REQUIREMENTS: Required Education: Essential Education • Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (Financial \/ Commerce) Desired Education • Post-graduate degree in financial field Required Experience: Essential Minimum Experience • 7 - 10 years’ experience in a similar role; at least 5 years managerial experience Desired Experience • Experience in a payroll environment, within a large compliment of staff Required Job Skills and Knowledge: • Understanding of the full monthly payroll process • Understanding of HR Finance and relevant HR systems • Knowledge of statutory and non-statutory payroll legislation • Computer literacy: Excel • Understanding of Payroll Operations Manager ration and employee benefits administration • Payroll systems administration and SuccessFactors system knowledge • Payroll governance, audit and risk management principles • Financial reconciliation and payroll control principles • Project management and continuous improvement capability • Leadership and people management capability • Stakeholder relationship management and communication skills • Knowledge of POPIA and payroll data confidentiality requirements • Analytical thinking and problem-solving capability

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