Salary
$21k – $27k per year
Location
In office (Johannesburg)
Seniority
Senior · 5+ years exp
Employment
Full-Time
First seen by Alion on Oct 22, 2026. Network Finance scores C on the Alion truth index.
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Founded in 1987, Network Finance is a specialized recruitment and talent solutions agency operating as a key division of Network Recruitment (part of ADvTECH Group). Headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, the company provides executive search, permanent placement, and contract staffing tailored specifically to the finance, accounting, auditing, taxation, and actuarial sectors. Through its niche industry focus and global network spanning Africa, Europe, and the Middle East, it enables corporate clients and multinational enterprises to source highly qualified financial leaders and Chartered Accountants.
We are looking for a detail-oriented, highly organised, and hands-on Payroll Supervisor to oversee payroll operations, ensure accurate and timely salary processing, and lead a payroll team. The ideal candidate will have strong payroll expertise, excellent problem-solving skills, and a solid understanding of South African payroll legislation and statutory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate the full payroll function, ensuring accurate and timely salary payments.
- Oversee monthly, weekly, and other payroll cycles across multiple departments, entities, or employee categories.
- Review and verify payroll inputs, including overtime, leave, allowances, deductions, bonuses, and terminations.
- Ensure compliance with SARS requirements, including PAYE, UIF, SDL, EMP201 and EMP501 submissions.
- Manage payroll reconciliations, payroll reports, and the preparation of payroll-related journals.
- Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure employee information is kept confidential.
- Handle payroll queries and resolve discrepancies efficiently and professionally.
- Oversee employee onboarding, terminations, salary adjustments, and other payroll changes.
- Ensure compliance with relevant labour legislation, tax regulations, and company policies.
- Liaise with HR, Finance, auditors, and external service providers regarding payroll matters.
Minimum Requirements
- Relevant qualification in Payroll Administration, Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in payroll administration, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or team leadership role.
- Strong working knowledge of South African payroll legislation and statutory requirements.
- Proven experience with PAYE, UIF, SDL, EMP201, EMP501, and SARS payroll-related submissions.
- Experience working with payroll systems such as Sage VIP, Sage 300 People, or similar platforms.
- Strong Excel skills and the ability to prepare and interpret payroll reports.
- Excellent organisational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- High levels of accuracy, integrity, discretion, and accountability.
For more exciting Finance opportunities, please visit:
https://www.networkrecruitmentinternational.com
I also specialise in recruiting for:
- Junior Accountant
- Accounting Assistant
- Accounts Clerk
- Bookkeeper
- Debtors Clerk
- Creditors Clerk
- Finance Administrator
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