Requirements

Payroll Management:

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  Oversee the
  accurate and timely processing of salary, bonus, and benefit payments for all
  employees, ensuring compliance with local tax laws and internal policies.
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  Manage two
  payrolls i.e. by ensuring payroll data is processed efficiently and accurately
  for both organizations.
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  Continuously
  assess and refine payroll processes, identifying opportunities for enhancement
  and implement automation where possible to improve efficiency and accuracy.
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  Generate
  rule-based and automated payroll processing, ensuring real-time visibility into
  payroll data and improving the overall payroll experience.
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  Lead payroll
  reporting, addressing payroll-related queries, and participating in long-term
  payroll planning to ensure consistency and alignment with business goals.
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  Perform payroll
  reconciliations to ensure the accuracy of payroll transactions and resolve
  discrepancies as needed.
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  Ensure
  compliance with South African tax laws by accurately calculating, withholding,
  and remitting PAYE (Pay As You Earn) taxes for employees.
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  Manage the
  timely and correct filing of employee tax submissions to SARS (South African
  Revenue Service), ensuring that appropriate tax codes and deductions are
  applied to each employee's record

Benefits Administration:

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  Manage employee
  benefits programs, including medical aid, health insurance, provident fund,
  leave programs, and wellness initiatives, ensuring accuracy in benefit
  deductions and enrollments.
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  Administer the
  employee benefit fund, ensuring timely payments and compliance with fund
  management guidelines and regulations.
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  Work
  collaboratively with the team to promptly address employee queries and provide
  necessary support.
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  Regularly review
  and audit the benefits programs to ensure cost-effectiveness and
  competitiveness within the industry.
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  Collaborate with
  insurance providers, brokers, and other vendors to maintain current benefits
  offerings and negotiate pricing and terms.
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  Manage the
  administration of the client Provident Fund and ensure its effective oversight.
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  Employee Leave and Time & Attendance
  Management
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  Compliance and Reporting
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  Employee Education and Communication:
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  Process Improvement
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  Team Management

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  Matric or equivalent Senior Certificate,
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  Degree/Diploma in Human Resources or Payroll Management, Finance,
  or a related field
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  Advantage: Advanced certifications such as South African Payroll
  Association (SAPA) Certification -
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  Certified Payroll Professional (Advanced)
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  Essential: 5+ years of payroll experience, with 2–3 years in a
  supervisory or managerial role

Familiarity with:

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  SARS regulations (PAYE, UIF, SDL)
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  BCEA (Basic Conditions of Employment Act)
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  COIDA
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  Tax Year-End processes
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  HR and Payroll systems (e.g., SAP, others)