Qualifications: Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, human resources or a related field. Certification in payroll systems with specific reference to SAGE will be advantageous. Valid Driver's license (Code 8). Previous experience: The successful incumbent must have at least five (5) years' experience as a senior payroll manager. Job description: Overseeing end-to-end payroll processing, including salary calculations, deductions and benefits administration, such as provident fund, insurance and healthcare plans. Preparing payroll reports, including income tax returns and provident fund filling. Conducting regular payroll audits and ensuring compliance with South African labour laws, tax regulations and statutory requirements. Maintaining accurate employee records, including attendance, leaves and personal information. Collaborating with the human resources and finance departments to seamlessly integrate payroll and employee data. Processing new hires, terminations, promotions and other employee status changes in the payroll system, to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies. Manage end-to-end payroll processing, including collecting, calculating and inputting payroll data for all employees. Ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable laws, regulations and company policies while processing payroll. Administer and maintain payroll systems, ensure data integrity and implement system upgrades and enhancements. Collaborate with HR, finance and other departments to gather and validate payroll information, such as new hires, terminations, promotions and salary changes. Monitor and resolve payroll discrepancies, investigating and resolving issues promptly and accurately. Generate payroll reports, including tax filings, benefits deductions and other required reports, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Address employee inquiries and concerns related to payroll, providing exceptional customer service and support. Maintain confidentiality and data security standards for all payroll-related information. Skills required by the position: Knowledge of payroll processing and tax regulations. Familiarity with payroll-related aspects of South African Labour law and mining legislation. Familiarity with HRIS (Human Resources Information Systems) and time and attendance systems. Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices related to payroll. In-depth knowledge of payroll processes, labour laws, taxation and statutory compliance in South-Africa. Experience in handling payroll audits, inspections and compliance assessments. Proficiency in payroll software and systems, such as SAP and/or ADP, with experience implementing and managing payroll systems. Excellent understanding of financial principles and the ability to reconcile payroll with financial records. Strong attention to detail and accuracy in managing complex payroll calculation data. Good organisational and time management skills to meet strict payroll deadlines and manage multiple priorities. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels of the organisation. High level of integrity and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel. Ability to adapt to changing payroll regulations and implement necessary updates. Shortlisted candidates will be expected to undergo psychometric testing and background screening. Applicants who fulfil the abovementioned requirements are invited to apply for the position by following the link:
