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Payroll Lead
Job Location:
Job Location:
Cape Town - South Africa
Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Salary:
Experience Required:
5years
Experience Required:
Posted:
4 August 2026 (24 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
1 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
- Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for groups including capturing verifying reconciling and approving payroll runs for all entities.
- Ensure compliance with SARS UIF SDL and BCEA requirements; manage monthly/annual submissions and thirdparty schedules.
- Lead mentor and qualityassure the work of payroll administrators; set deadlines and monitor performance.
- Prepare reconcile and distribute payroll reports (costing journals variances) for management and audit.
- Resolve payroll queries from employees and managers promptly; investigate discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
- Maintain accurate payroll records and data privacy in line with company policy and POPIA.
- Own masterdata integrity (banking details tax numbers benefits) and change controls.
- Drive process and system improvements (e.g. templates controls automation) and document SOPs.
Requirements
- Matric plus a relevant tertiary qualification in Payroll Finance or HR.
- 5 years payroll experience with 2 years in a supervisory role (multisite highvolume environment advantageous).
- Strong knowledge of South African payroll legislation and tax compliance.
- Proficiency with payroll systems (e.g. Sage/VIP) and advanced Excel.
- Exceptional attention to detail numerical accuracy and confidentiality.
- Leadership coaching and communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize under pressure and meet strict cutoffs.
- Analytical problemsolving and continuous improvement mindset.
Required Skills:
Sage 300 5 - 7 years. Time and attendance system
Required Education:
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Accounting Finance or a related field (essential).Professional registration (CA(SA) CIMA or SAIPA) will be advantageous.
