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Payroll Supervisor

Boardroom Appointments3,354 open roles

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Johannesburg, South Africa
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PAYROLL SUPERVISOR

Location: Johannesburg

Industry: Corporate / Shared Services

A leading organisation is seeking an experienced Payroll Supervisor to support and oversee the end-to-end payroll function within a high-volume, complex environment.

This role is ideal for a senior payroll professional with strong systems expertise and leadership capability, who can ensure accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence across payroll processes.

THE ROLE

You will act as the second-in-command to the Payroll Manager, ensuring the smooth execution of payroll operations while maintaining strict compliance with statutory and organisational requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

Payroll Processing & Control

  • Overseeing and verifying the full payroll process for both salaried and wage employees
  • Ensuring all payroll inputs, earnings, and deductions are accurate and authorised
  • Managing employee lifecycle changes, including new hires, terminations, transfers, and promotions
  • Ensuring correct processing of CTC structures, fringe benefits, and allowances
  • Monitoring payroll timelines and ensuring all deadlines are met

Compliance & Statutory Reporting

  • Managing SARS submissions, including EMP201 and EMP501 reconciliations
  • Overseeing IRP5 generation and distribution
  • Ensuring compliance with all statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements
  • Maintaining audit-ready payroll records and documentation

Benefits & Third-Party Administration

  • Managing medical aid and provident fund reconciliations and submissions
  • Ensuring accurate processing of third-party payments (e.g. garnishees, unions, statutory contributions)
  • Coordinating submission schedules and ensuring timely payments
  • Maintaining accuracy of employee benefits and deductions

Reconciliation & Reporting

  • Performing payroll reconciliations and supporting general ledger integration
  • Assisting with monthly reporting, including cost and provision reports
  • Supporting audits and ensuring compliance with financial reporting requirements
  • Identifying and resolving discrepancies within payroll data

Team Support & Supervision

  • Supervising payroll staff in the absence of the Payroll Manager
  • Providing guidance, support, and oversight to the payroll team
  • Ensuring adherence to payroll policies, processes, and standards

Systems, Documentation & Continuous Improvement

  • Maintaining payroll systems and ensuring data integrity (VIP/Sage or similar)
  • Managing employee self-service processes (e.g. payslip distribution)
  • Updating and maintaining payroll documentation and procedures
  • Driving process improvements and operational efficiencies

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Key requirements:

  • Grade 12 (essential)
  • Payroll-related qualification
  • Minimum 10 years' experience in a large-scale payroll environment
  • At least 5 years' experience in a senior payroll role
  • Experience managing both weekly wages and monthly payroll
  • Strong experience with payroll systems (VIP ESSENTIAL)
  • Proven expertise in payroll reconciliations and reporting
  • Strong understanding of payroll compliance and legislation

Advantageous:

  • VIP Payroll certification
  • Experience in high-volume or multi-entity payroll environments

WHO YOU ARE

  • Highly detail-oriented with strong accuracy
  • Organised and methodical in approach
  • Able to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
  • A strong problem-solver with analytical thinking ability
  • Dependable, accountable, and professional
  • A team player with leadership capability

WHY THIS ROLE

  • Opportunity to work in a complex, high-volume payroll environment
  • Key role supporting payroll governance and compliance
  • Exposure to full-function payroll operations
  • Opportunity to step into a leadership support role
  • Stable and structured environment with strong process focus
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