About the job: Payroll Manager Direct reports: Payroll Supervisor Payroll Administrators Payroll Clerks Clocking Clerks Filing Clerk Benefits Consultant Purpose of the job: Manage the activities of the payroll department to ensure accurate and timely payment of salaries and wages. Ensure compliance with all legal and legislative requirements related to payroll. Process all death, disability, and termination claims. Key relationships (internal & external): Internal: HR, Finance, Management, all staff External: SARS, Sage/VIP, RMA, WCA, UIF, Medical Aid SP, Provident Fund(s) SP, ERS, ad hoc contractors/service providers, MIBCO Critical experience: 10+ years payroll management experience in a medium-sized organization, managing multiple payrolls (monthly and weekly) SARS returns Comprehensive knowledge of MIBCO agreement Proficiency in Sage 300 People Knowledge of ERS Biometrics clocking system Intermediate financial knowledge Minimum education: Matric and/or payroll or accounting diploma Technical (systems) knowledge required: Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced) Relevant payroll system SARS online systems Online banking systems ESS WCA / RMA online systems Complexity for decision-making: Tactical Job outputs: Key Performance Areas and Tasks: Complete and submit all statutory and legislative requirements (e.g., EMP 201, WCA returns, SARS submissions) Support payroll supervisor in managing the payroll team Ensure timely and accurate payroll activities: employee loading, correct pay rates, provident funds, vehicle and petrol tax, leave linking, ESS integration, termination payments, payroll reconciliations, bank payments, Salesforce salary uploads Utilize payroll systems effectively: employee linking, online systems, journals, updates, company setups, legislative registrations Provide relevant reports to HR and government agencies Train payroll staff and ensure competence and succession planning Manage payroll staff performance and discipline Ensure leave forms are approved and ESS is used for leave records #J-18808-Ljbffr