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Assistant Payroll Manager

--Powermax General Electrical Merchants Ltd--

Job Description

  We're on the hunt for an experienced Assistant Payroll Manager to help oversee and manage all activities within our Payroll department. If you have Payspace payroll experience and a passion for accuracy, compliance, and efficiency — we'd love to hear from you!

Job Industry

Finance, Accounting And Assurance Services

Job Salary Currency

Job Salary Fixed

No

Key Deliverables

  • Manage payrolls for ± 10 companies / ± 2 000 staff (wages & salaries)
  • Oversee capturing, reconciling & control processes
  • Compile & manage departmental budget vs. actuals
  • Tax submissions & statutory compliance
  • Handle bonuses, leave/retrenchment provisions, EE & labour stats
  • Input into policies & workflows (medical aid, garnishees, etc.)
  • Manage Payroll & Time & Attendance system interfaces
  • Guide & develop direct reports
  • Ensure legal compliance & audit-ready processes
  • Participate in strategy & Payroll projects

Essential Qualities

Essential Qualities
  • Grade 12 + tertiary qualification in Payroll Management
  • 10+ years' payroll experience
  • 4+ years experience as a payroll manager (non-negotiable)
  • Proven experience running payrolls for ± 10 companies / ± 2 000 staff (wages & salaries)
  • Payspace experience essential (parameter level + reporting)
  • Accounting background & strong reconciliation skills
  • Budget compilation & control experience
  • Tax submissions experience
  • In-depth knowledge of LRA, BCEA, COIDA, OSHA, POPI, Income Tax Act, Wage Determination Act & Bargaining Council Agreements
  • Advanced MS Excel & Word (not intermediate)
  • Valid Code 08 driver's license and own vehicle

Application Process

Close Date

03/08/2026

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