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  Supervise the Payroll Administrator Team to ensure accurate and timely payment of staff
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  Allocate workloads appropriately and provide training/knowledge sharing
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  Monitor performance and motivate the team, fostering continuous improvement and customer service excellence
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  Undertake day-to-day payroll activities to maintain practical knowledge and ensure smooth operations
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  Validate and reconcile post-rollover GL interface files and import/balance Payroll Download journals on D365 before posting
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  Liaise with internal and external auditors, providing required information timely
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  Keep updated with payroll regulations/legislation and implement changes, training the team where necessary
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  Develop, review, and update payroll policies and procedures for statutory compliance and HR alignment
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  Perform payroll system audit checks to ensure configuration meets needs/statutory requirements
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  Assist with system testing and upgrades as required
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  Evaluate and investigate variances in earnings
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  Collaborate with HR, Regional Wage Administrators, and third-party stakeholders (e.g., Medical Aid, Retirement Funds) to resolve payroll matters
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  Support management with payroll-related tasks and queries
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  Monitor accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of payroll administration processes according to company policies
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  Ensure statutory requirements are implemented and compliance verified (ETI, UIF, Skills Development Levy, IRP5s)
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  Mentor and train Payroll and Wage Administrators, including writing Standard Operating Procedures

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  Accuracy and timeliness of staff payments
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  Correct production and validation of payslips, statutory returns, and reports
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  Effective workload allocation and knowledge sharing within the team
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  Performance reviews and team motivation reflected in engagement and output
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  Compliance with statutory and regulatory payroll requirements
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  Successful audits with minimal errors
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  Timely implementation of payroll system updates and legislative changes
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  Resolution of payroll variances and queries within agreed timelines
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  Continuous development of payroll policies, procedures, and Standard Operating Procedures
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  High level of customer service satisfaction among employees and stakeholders

Requirements

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  Education & Certification
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  National NQF5 Payroll Diploma or related degree
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  SAGE certification (Sage 300)
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  Professional designation through SAPA (preferred)
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  Matric / Grade 12
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  Valid South African driver’s license

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  Minimum 7 years in payroll administration
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  Practical Payroll MIS knowledge
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  Experience in a customer-oriented service environment
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  Knowledge of E@syfile & UIF applications

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  SAGE 300
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  D365 modules

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  Advanced computer literacy (MS Office, specifically Excel and Word)
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  Knowledge of employee-related legislation: BCEA, EEA, SDA, UICA, WCA, Labour Legislation (LRA), Income Tax, Bargaining Council regulations
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  Continuous self-development and IT training

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  Leadership and team management
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  Accuracy and attention to detail
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  Result-oriented, planning, and change management skills
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  Customer/client focus and relationship building
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  Analytical and mathematical skills
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  Strong oral communication and listening
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  Stress tolerance, energetic, self-starter, and team player