“If you want to go fast, go alone, if you want to go far, go together”

At VKB Group, our Payroll department keeps the magic alive. We turn timesheets into accurate paychecks, overtime rules into well-oiled processes, and clocking chaos into calm order.

We’re looking for someone who is humble enough to listen, hungry enough to improve every day, smart enough to solve problems, bold enough to take initiative, and a team player who knows that we win together, with a hint of abattoir savvy!

Do you love numbers almost as much as you love people? Are you the type who gets a tiny spark of joy when everything balances to the cent? Then sharpen your pencils (or, you know, open your spreadsheet) — we want you on our team!

Your Magic:

• Humble – You know it’s not about the spotlight; it’s about serving divisions and getting payroll right for every employee.
• Hungry – You chase down errors, perfect processes, and always look for ways to make the system better.
• Smart – You wield your BCEA knowledge, Excel formulas, and PRP Solutions skills like a payroll wand.
• Bold – You take initiative when devices malfunction, shifts need setting up, or new sites come online.
• Team Player – You know unicorns are rare, but in our herd, collaboration is everything.

Job Description:

As our new Payroll Manager, you’ll be responsible for the full payroll function across the VKB Group, ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing for all employees. This role manages payroll operations, statutory compliance, system integrity, reporting, and payroll team performance, while supporting strategic HR and finance objectives.

Responsibilities:

Payroll Management

• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for all VKB Group entities.

• Ensure accurate calculation of salaries, wages, overtime, bonuses, deductions, and benefits.

• Manage payroll schedules and ensure timely payments.

• Review and approve payroll reconciliations prior to payment release.

• Ensure correct tax, pension, medical aid, and other statutory deductions.

• Ensure compliance with all South African labour legislation and tax regulations.

• Manage PAYE, UIF, SDL, and other statutory submissions.

• Ensure adherence to SARS and Department of Labour requirements.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislative changes impacting payroll.

• Support internal and external audits related to payroll.

• Oversee payroll system integrity, updates, and enhancements.

• Ensure accurate employee master data management.

• Implement and maintain internal payroll controls to mitigate risk.

• Lead payroll system improvements and automation initiatives.

• Prepare monthly payroll reports for management.

• Perform payroll-related general ledger reconciliations.

• Provide payroll data for budgeting and forecasting processes.

• Assist with annual financial statement inputs.

• Set performance goals and conduct performance reviews.

• Provide training and mentorship to payroll staff.

• Promote a culture of accuracy, accountability, and service excellence.

• Manage and develop payroll team members.

• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and Operations departments.

• Address payroll-related queries from employees professionally and timeously.

• Support management with payroll insights and analysis.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• High level of integrity and confidentiality.

• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.

• Strong organisational and time management skills.

Qualifications and Experience:

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Finance, Accounting, HR, or related field.

• 5–8 years senior payroll specialist experience.

• Extensive knowledge of South African payroll legislation.

• Experience managing payroll for large, multi-entity organisations.

• Strong knowledge of payroll systems (e.g., Sage, VIP, or similar).

• Professional payroll certification.

• Experience in agriculture, retail, or FMCG sectors.

• Advanced Excel and reporting skills.

Other Information

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• VKB Group is an equal opportunity employer. VKB Group’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to VKB Group’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. VKB Group actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.
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