Assistant Payroll Manager

Hire Resolve is seeking an experienced highly structured Assistant Payroll Manager (2IC) to join a major groups Head Office in Sandton. Reporting directly to the Remuneration Manager this strategic operational role serves as second-in-command for all payroll functionstaking ownership of PaySpace system management budget preparation and control statutory tax submissions complex reconciliations workflow policy updates and staff supervision.

• Payroll Operations and Systems: Oversee end-to-end payroll processing system parameter configurations and report writing specifically utilizing PaySpace. Ensure seamless interface execution between Time and Attendance (TandA) and core payroll software.

• Financial and Budgeting Control: Compile manage and control departmental payroll budgets monitor actuals against variance forecasts and maintain strong general ledger/accounting reconciliations.

• Taxation and Statutory Submissions: Execute statutory tax calculations applications for tax directives and statutory returns (EMP201/EMP501 COIDA UIF etc.) while keeping abreast of Income Tax Act updates.

• Policy and Workflow Development: Input into and refine payroll internal policies controls and workflow processes (e.g. garnishments medical aid procedures leave provisions and benefit structures).

• Team Supervision and Leadership: Provide direct guidance work allocation and performance monitoring for supervisory/junior staff to ensure strict deadline compliance.

• Reporting and Auditing: Generate complex custom reports on PaySpace prepare Employment Equity and Labour Statistics data and ensure complete internal audit compliance.

• Education: Grade 12 plus a relevant Tertiary Qualification in Payroll Management Finance or Accounting.

• Experience: Minimum of 8 years total payroll experience including at least 3 years in a direct supervisory/people management role. Strong general accounting background is essential.

• System Expertise: Hands-on experience and proficiency in PaySpace (including report writing and system parameter-level understanding).

• Technical Skills: Advanced MS Excel and Advanced MS Word PaySpace skills. Strong sound reconciliation capabilities.

• Legislative Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of Wage Determination 452 BCEA LRA COIDA OSHA POPIA Income Tax Act and Bargaining Council agreements
  

1. Total headcount/number of staff managed on payroll on your CV

2. Percentage (%) split between weekly-paid and monthly-salaried staff.

3. Total size of the payroll department managed direct reporting structures and exact number of direct reports.

4. Your current Job Grading level

• Location: Sandton Gauteng (Head Office / Onsite).

• Remuneration Package:

  • Basic Salary: Minimum R39138 per month (negotiable upward for higher-earning candidates/more experience).

  • Car Allowance: R13831 per month.

  • Fuel Allowance: Calculated based on vehicle make/model and home-to-work commute.

  • Company Benefits: Provident Fund Medical Aid and Insured Benefits.

• Assessment Process: Shortlisted candidates who pass client interview rounds will undergo psychometric and In-Basket assessments.

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.

Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.

Apply for this role today contact Lidene Pienaar at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn.

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We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.