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Reporting directly to the Remuneration Manager, this strategic operational role serves as second-in-command for all payroll functions-taking ownership of PaySpace system management, budget preparation and control, statutory tax submissions, complex reconciliations, workflow policy updates, and staff supervision.\nKey Performance Areas:\nPayroll Operations & Systems: Oversee end-to-end payroll processing, system parameter configurations, and report writing specifically utilizing PaySpace. Ensure seamless interface execution between Time & Attendance (T&A) and core payroll software.\n\nFinancial & Budgeting Control: Compile, manage, and control departmental payroll budgets, monitor actuals against variance forecasts, and maintain strong general ledger/accounting reconciliations.\n\nTaxation & Statutory Submissions: Execute statutory tax calculations, applications for tax directives, and statutory returns (EMP201/EMP501, COIDA, UIF, etc.) while keeping abreast of Income Tax Act updates.\n\nPolicy & Workflow Development: Input into and refine payroll internal policies, controls, and workflow processes (e.g., garnishments, medical aid procedures, leave provisions, and benefit structures).\n\nTeam Supervision & Leadership: Provide direct guidance, work allocation, and performance monitoring for supervisory/junior staff to ensure strict deadline compliance.\n\nReporting & Auditing: Generate complex custom reports on PaySpace, prepare Employment Equity and Labour Statistics data, and ensure complete internal audit compliance.\n\nMinimum Requirements:\nEducation: Grade 12 plus a relevant Tertiary Qualification in Payroll Management, Finance, or Accounting.\n\nExperience: Minimum of 8+ years total payroll experience, including at least 3 years in a direct supervisory/people management role. Strong general accounting background is essential.\n\nSystem Expertise: Hands-on experience and proficiency in PaySpace (including report writing and system parameter-level understanding).\n\nTechnical Skills: Advanced MS Excel and Advanced MS Word, PaySpace skills. Strong, sound reconciliation capabilities.\n\nLegislative Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of Wage Determination 452, BCEA, LRA, COIDA, OSHA, POPIA, Income Tax Act, and Bargaining Council agreements\n\nWhen Applying/Sending your CV, please include:\nTotal headcount/number of staff managed on payroll on your CV\n\nPercentage (%) split between weekly-paid and monthly-salaried staff.\n\nTotal size of the payroll department managed, direct reporting structures, and exact number of direct reports.\n\nYour current Job Grading level\n\nPosition Details & Remuneration:\nLocation: Sandton, Gauteng (Head Office / Onsite).\n\nRemuneration Package:\nBasic Salary: Minimum R39,138 per month (negotiable upward for higher-earning candidates/more experience).\n\nCar Allowance: R13,831 per month.\n\nFuel Allowance: Calculated based on vehicle make/model and home-to-work commute.\n\nCompany Benefits: Provident Fund, Medical Aid, and Insured Benefits.\n\nAssessment Process: Shortlisted candidates who pass client interview rounds will undergo psychometric and In-Basket assessments.\n\nContact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.\nOur client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.\nApply for this role today, contact Lidene Pienaar at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn.\nYou can also visit the Hire Resolve website: www.hireresolve.com or email us your CV: \nWe will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. 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