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  Manage and oversee the full payroll function for weekly and monthly payrolls.
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  Ensure accurate processing of:
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  Salaries and wages.
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  Overtime.
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  Shift allowances.
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  Commission structures.
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  Bonuses and incentives.
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  Leave processing.
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  Travel and subsistence claims.
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  Garnishees and deductions.
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  Medical aid and provident fund contributions
  PAYE, UIF, and SDL calculations.
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  Review payroll input captured by Payroll Administrators before payroll finalisation.
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  Ensure payroll deadlines are consistently achieved.
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  Verify payroll balancing and reconciliations prior to submission.
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  Ensure accurate employee masterfile maintenance.
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  Manage new employee onboarding and terminations on the payroll system.
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  Ensure all payroll changes are properly authorised and supported by documentation.
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  Handle complex payroll queries and escalations professionally and efficiently.

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  Act as the internal Sage 300 People Super User and primary system support resource.
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  Manage payroll system configurations and user access controls.
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  Troubleshoot payroll system issues and resolve system-related queries.
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  Assist with Sage 300 People upgrades, patches, testing, and implementations.
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  Maintain payroll workflows and ensure system optimisation.
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  Create and customise payroll reports and extracts.
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  Ensure payroll system integrity and accuracy of payroll data.
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  Liaise with Sage consultants and external service providers where necessary.
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  Train payroll staff and users on Sage 300 People functionality and best practices.
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  Support ESS functionality and employee self-service queries where applicable.
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  Assist with integrations between payroll, biometric, HR, and time & attendance systems.

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  Supervise and manage a team of three Payroll Administrators.
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  Allocate payroll responsibilities and monitor workloads.
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  Review the quality and accuracy of work completed by the payroll team.
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  Provide coaching, mentoring, and ongoing training to staff.
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  Conduct regular performance feedback and team support.
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  Ensure adherence to payroll procedures and internal controls.
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  Assist with resolving team challenges and operational issues.

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  Ensure full compliance with:
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  BCEA.
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  SARS legislation.
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  UIF and SDL regulations.
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  PAYE requirements.
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  Employment Equity reporting requirements.
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  Bargaining Council agreements where applicable.
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  Manage EMP201 and EMP501 submissions and reconciliations.
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  Coordinate IRP5 processing and year-end payroll procedures.
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  Ensure payroll audits are completed accurately and timeously.
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  Maintain confidentiality of payroll and employee information.
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  Keep up to date with payroll legislation and industry changes.

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  Prepare payroll reports for management, finance, and HR departments.
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  Reconcile payroll reports against finance records and general ledger accounts.
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  Assist finance with month-end payroll journals and reconciliations.
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  Analyse payroll variances and investigate discrepancies.
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  Prepare headcount, overtime, leave, and cost analysis reports.
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  Generate ad hoc payroll and HR reports as required.
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  Excel & Google Workspace Responsibilities

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  Payroll reconciliations.
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  VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP functions.
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  Pivot tables.
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  Data analysis.
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  Payroll reporting.
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  Formula-driven reporting templates.
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  Work extensively on Google Workspace including:
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  Google Sheets.
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  Google Docs.
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  Google Drive.
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  Shared reporting and collaboration tools.
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  Maintain and update payroll trackers, schedules, and reporting dashboards.
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  Manage large volumes of payroll data accurately and efficiently.
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  Improve reporting automation and payroll efficiencies where possible.

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  Identify payroll process improvement opportunities.
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  Implement and maintain payroll controls and best practices.
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  Ensure payroll SOPs and policies remain updated and effective.
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  Assist with payroll projects and system enhancements.
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  Improve payroll accuracy, efficiency, and turnaround time

Requirements

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  Matric / Grade 12.
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  Relevant Payroll, HR, or Finance qualification advantageous.
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  Minimum 5 years payroll experience.
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  Minimum 2–3 years’ experience supervising a payroll team.
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  Advanced Sage 300 People experience essential.
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  Proven experience as a Sage 300 People Super User.
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  Strong understanding of South African payroll legislation.
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  Advanced Microsoft Excel skills essential.
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  Strong Google Workspace / Google Sheets experience essential.

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  Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
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  Excellent attention to detail.
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  Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
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  Deadline-driven and highly organised.
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  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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  Strong administrative and reporting skills.
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  Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
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  Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
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  Process-driven with strong system orientation.