- Johannesburg
- Salary: (Negotiable)
- Job Type: Permanent
- Sectors: General
- Reference: 79287
Vacancy Details
Employer: Unique Personnel
Key Performance Area
Oversight of all the payrolls for South Africa, Botswana, Namibia and Zambia
Setting deadlines and objectives for all payroll input and practices
Ensuring that payroll system changes and updates are implemented and monitored
Responsible / Oversight of the time and attendance system
Managing of the Time and Attendance Clerks.
Ensuring that the T&A information is accurate, leave applications are correctly accounted for in the T&A System
Overtime is correctly applied for, approved and paid accurately
Benefits administration for the provident fund and medical benefits
Ensuring that all 3rd party information is processed and paid by monthly deadlines
Preparation and submission of reconciliations and variance reports
Submit statutory returns (PAYE, UIF, SDL, COIDA) accurately and on time.
Maintain audit-ready documentation and support internal and external audits.
Ad hoc and statutory reporting such as WSP/ATR, Employment Equity, Return on Earnings
Preparing and calculating annual salary increase schedules for submission and approval by Senior Management
Innovate with new processes and leverage technology to improve the department
Manage and maintain payroll systems (e.g. Sage, Pay Space).
Implement system upgrades and ensure data integrity.
Train and support staff on system usage and troubleshooting
Liaise with HR, Finance, and external vendors to ensure smooth payroll operations.
Collaborate with the team to meet month-end deadlines
Communicate payroll policies and updates clearly across the organisation
Oversight of all the payrolls for South Africa, Botswana, Namibia and Zambia
Setting deadlines and objectives for all payroll input and practices
Ensuring that payroll system changes and updates are implemented and monitored
Responsible / Oversight of the time and attendance system
Managing of the Time and Attendance Clerks.
Ensuring that the T&A information is accurate, leave applications are correctly accounted for in the T&A System
Overtime is correctly applied for, approved and paid accurately
Benefits administration for the provident fund and medical benefits
Ensuring that all 3rd party information is processed and paid by monthly deadlines
Preparation and submission of reconciliations and variance reports
Submit statutory returns (PAYE, UIF, SDL, COIDA) accurately and on time.
Maintain audit-ready documentation and support internal and external audits.
Ad hoc and statutory reporting such as WSP/ATR, Employment Equity, Return on Earnings
Preparing and calculating annual salary increase schedules for submission and approval by Senior Management
Innovate with new processes and leverage technology to improve the department
Manage and maintain payroll systems (e.g. Sage, Pay Space).
Implement system upgrades and ensure data integrity.
Train and support staff on system usage and troubleshooting
Liaise with HR, Finance, and external vendors to ensure smooth payroll operations.
Collaborate with the team to meet month-end deadlines
Communicate payroll policies and updates clearly across the organisation
Candidate Requirements
Minimum Skills and Knowledge Required:National Diploma/Degree in HR/Accounting/Payroll Administration
At least 5 years’ experience in a payroll administration role
2 to 3 years background in a supervisory or management capacity
Advance proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Proven experience in accounting software (Sage 300)
Proficiency in Business English
Behavioural Dimensions Required:
Regulatory Compliance
Risk Management
Financial Acumen & Reporting
Leadership & Team Management
Strategic Thinking & Process improvement
Planning and organizational skills
Data Security & Confidentiality
Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
Customer Service Orientation
Analytical and problem-solving abilities
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