Senior Payroll Officer

Job Title: Senior Payroll Officer
Location: Johannesburg
Type: Full-Time Permanent

Salary & Benefits

• Basic salary: R30 000 R36 000 per month

• 50% medical aid contribution (up to a maximum of R3 268)

• 6% pension fund contribution

• Group life cover

• Funeral plan

• Income protection/security cover
  
  

Purpose of the Role

Were searching for a skilled Payroll Supervisor to oversee and manage accurate compliant and efficient payroll operations for our client a leading player in the media & entertainment sector.

This role goes beyond payroll processing: youll be the key link between Finance HR and leadership teams driving payroll excellence compliance and system optimisation.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Processing & Administration

• Supervise and coordinate day-to-day payroll operations to ensure accurate and timely processing of salaries wages and benefits.

• Capture verify and maintain employee payroll data (new hires terminations transfers salary adjustments allowances).

• Process monthly payroll runs and reconcile payroll data.

• Administer statutory deductions (PAYE UIF SDL) and third-party payments (medical aid pension/provident funds garnishees).

• Maintain payroll records and employee files in compliance with company policy.
  
  

Compliance & Statutory Requirements

• Ensure compliance with SARS UIF PAYE SDL BCEA and other relevant legislation.

• Prepare and submit accurate statutory reports to SARS.

• Complete submissions for terminated employees maternity leave and other labour requirements.

• Reconcile internal payroll records against external reports and remain current with all payroll and labour legislation.
  
  

Reporting & Financial Support

• Prepare monthly quarterly and annual payroll reports for management HR and Finance.

• Process month-end journal entries to Sage Evolution and complete general ledger administration.

• Provide accurate data for budget planning forecasting and cost analysis related to payroll.
  
  

Audit Controls & Process Improvement

• Maintain and update payroll policies procedures and internal controls.

• Support internal and external audits by preparing required documentation.

• Drive payroll process improvements automation initiatives and system upgrades.
  
  

Stakeholder Support

• Handle payroll queries and discrepancies professionally and timeously.

• Liaise with external stakeholders including auditors tax authorities and benefit providers.

• Support HR with onboarding and offboarding processes from a payroll perspective.
  
  

People Management & Team Development

• Supervise mentor and develop payroll staff to enhance accuracy compliance and efficiency.

• Allocate tasks monitor performance and provide training where necessary.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma in Payroll/HR/Finance (essential); Degree preferred.

• 3 years operational payroll/finance experience (essential).

• 2 years supervisory experience (essential).

• Proficiency in Sage 300 People (intermediate) and Sage Evolution (basic).

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.

• Solid knowledge of South African payroll legislation.

• Accuracy attention to detail and strong organisational skills.

• Excellent communication and leadership abilities