Payroll Team Leader

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Payroll Team Leader Market-related salary Port Elizabeth \/ GQ   Are you an experienced payroll professional who enjoys taking ownership, working with detail and leading a team to deliver a high-quality payroll function? An established organisation is looking for an experienced Payroll Team Leader to join their team and take responsibility for the day-to-day payroll operations across multiple entities. This is a great opportunity for someone who is hands-on, analytical and solutions-driven, with strong payroll knowledge and the ability to lead and support a team within a structured control environment.   Responsibilities Overseeing the end-to-end payroll process across multiple entities Leading, supporting and developing the payroll team Reviewing payroll inputs, calculations and exception reports Performing and reviewing payroll reconciliations Ensuring compliance with SARS, payroll legislation and statutory requirements Investigating and resolving payroll discrepancies and issues Supporting audit requirements and maintaining accurate payroll documentation Working closely with HR, Finance and operational teams Identifying opportunities to improve payroll processes, systems and controls Qualifications and Experience A Diploma or Degree in Payroll, HR, Finance, Accounting or a related field 5+ years’ payroll experience in a multi-company environment 2+ years’ experience leading or supervising a payroll team Advanced Excel skills and strong systems aptitude Strong knowledge of South African labour legislation, payroll taxation, employee benefits and statutory reporting Experience with payroll reconciliations and month-end processes Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills High levels of integrity, confidentiality and professionalism If you are interested in this position, please send your resume to by Wednesday, the 23rd of September 2026.