A vacancy exists for an EE Assistant Payroll Manager at our Transport client’s Head Office in Sandton. The candidate will be reporting to the Remuneration Manager. Job Requirements Grade 12 plus tertiary qualification in the field of Payroll Management. More than 8 years Payroll experience essential of which at least 2 years in a managerialpayroll role Excellent ability to work with figures and an understanding of basic bookkeeping principles. Extensive knowledge / hands‑on experience of Payroll and Time & Attendance systems.(Unique/Payspace payroll experience at parameter level is a prerequisite). In-depth knowledge of the relevant Labour laws i.e. LRA, BCEA, COIDA, OSHA, POPI,INCOME TAX ACT, Wage Determination Act, as well as Bargaining Council Agreementsand Payroll best practices. Proficient in MS Office and Excel at advance level. Detail oriented, able to multitask and meet deadlines Job Outputs Assist the Remuneration Manager to oversee, perform general management and control functions of all the activities of the Payroll department, including, but not limited to: The processing of new engagements and staff movement processes as well as all Payroll related input, in line with Wage Determination 452, Company Policies, Procedures,Practises, Agreements and applicable legislation. Handling and processing of statistical data, legislative and financial info required such asannual bonus, attendance bonuses, productivity bonuses, leave provisions, retrenchmentprovisions, Labour stats and Employment Equity reports. Assist in Compiling and managing a departmental budget and monitoring against actuals. Providing guidance to direct reports. Overseeing effective utilisation of staffing in the departments and ensure deadlines are metat set standards in the execution of duties. Development and maintenance and training of Payroll internal workflows and processes.Implement and Management and control and execution of the Payroll and Time & Attendance interfaces to and from systems. Ensure compliance of accurate recordkeeping and data processing procedures as well asreconciliations. Maintain sound communication and relationships with Internal as well as Externalstakeholders. Ensure all deadlines are met according to year plan and legal prescriptions, at agreed setdates, standards and levels of accuracy. Ensure legal compliance accuracy and control processes implemented and audited on allaspects of the payroll functions. Participate in strategy setting and specific Payroll Projects. Working Conditions Normal working conditions and benefits as applicable to the seniority of the position. Competencies Knowledge Knowledge of the bus passengerindustry an advantage.Detailed knowledge of WageDetermination Act 452, BCEA,LRA, POPIA, INCOME TAX,COID, UIF and other Payrollrelevant legislation.Knowledge of calculation andtaxation of Service Vehicles andCar allowances, payments ofLump sums and applications forTax Directives, Accountinginterfaces, etc.Detailed knowledge of collectiveagreements.Sound knowledge of Payroll andT&A systems, Payroll Accountingprocesses, Reconciliations andIndividual Income Taxcalculations and applications.Good understanding of interrelatedness/dependence of HRsystems. Skills Good oral and writtencommunication skills.Good report writing andpresentation skills.Good accounting skills.Good analytical and conceptionskills.Systematic and methodicalthinking.Excellent interpersonal skills.Computer literacy:Advanced Word, Excel & PowerPoint.Leadership skills.Good planning and organizationalskills.Ability to develop training materialand to teach, develop and up skillemployees and stake holders.Excellent Time managementExcellent experience in manualas well as computerized systemsto develop, implement andmaintain. Attitude / Capability Integrity. Impartial and objective. Honest, dependable and ethical. Accurate and quality orientated. Patient in dealing with people. Ability to work under extremepressure and to handle stresseffectively. Conscientious (weighs the impact ofdecisions). Deadline driven and hands‑onapproach. Willing to work extended hours inorder to meet strict deadlines and toset an example. Ability to identify problem areas andhas a positive solution seekingattitude. Assertive and decisive. Also e‑mail cv to #J-18808-Ljbffr