Payroll and Driver Performance Controller

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Job Location:

Durban - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: Yesterday
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Our client in the logistics and transport industry is looking to employ a Payroll and Driver Performance Controller to join their team based in Amanzimtoti KwaZulu - Natal.
Purpose of this role:
To manage and control driver payroll and earnings ensuring all payments are accurate performance-based compliant with Bargaining Council regulations and aligned to actual operational output.


Requirements:
  • 35 years experience in Payroll (high volume) and/or Data control / reconciliation
  • Experience in Logistics or transport industry Km-based driver payroll and Bargaining Council environments
  • Strong skills in Excel and Data analysis
  • Strong understanding of Payroll systems and Compliance processes
Responsibilities but not limited to:
Driver Payroll and Earnings Control
  • Process payroll for 350400 drivers
Apply:
  • Bargaining Council rates
  • Per kilometre incentives
  • Performance-based incentives
Ensure:
  • Accurate calculation of all earnings
  • Timely and error-free payroll processing
Performance Verification and Control
Verify all km-based earnings against:
  • Trip sheets/ Tracking records
  • Delivery records
  • Operational data from Team Leaders
Ensure:
  • All criteria for incentives are met
Prevent:
  • Overpayment
  • Incorrect claims
Leave and Work Cycle Control
Enforce and ensure:
  • 5 days off for every 25 days worked
  • All annual leave is taken as required
Control and monitor:
  • Leave balances
  • Absenteeism
  • Leave compliance
IOD and Leave Management
Track and manage:
  • IOD (Injury on Duty) cases
  • All other forms of leave
Ensure:
  • Proper documentation
  • Correct payroll impact
Deductions and Loss Recovery
Process approved deductions for:
  • Damages
  • Futile trips
  • Operational mistakes
Ensure:
  • All deductions are approved by HR
  • Proper documentation is in place
Exception Management (Critical)
Investigate:
  • Irregular payments
  • Unusual km patterns
  • Abnormal earnings trends
Identify:
  • Errors
  • Misreporting
  • Potential abuse
  • Escalate findings to management immediately
Driver Role and System Updates
Ensure accurate and timely updates of:
  • Driver roles
  • Payment structures
  • System changes
Maintain alignment between:
  • HR records
  • Operational roles
  • Payroll system
Reconciliation and Reporting
  • Payroll vs operational data
  • Payroll reports
  • Exception reports
  • Performance summaries
Driver Queries
Handle and resolve:
  • Pay-related queries
  • Km disputes
  • Professional and accurate communication
Record Keeping and Audit Control
Maintain:
  • Full payroll audit trail
  • Supporting documentation
  • Internal audits
  • External compliance checks
Team Structure
  • Work within a 2-person payroll team
  • Cross-training
  • Full coverage during leave or absence
Please note that should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying you may consider your application unsuccessful.



Required Experience:

IC

Our client in the logistics and transport industry is looking to employ a Payroll and Driver Performance Controller to join their team based in Amanzimtoti KwaZulu - Natal.Purpose of this role:To manage and control driver payroll and earnings ensuring all payments are accurate performance-based comp...

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