39 Payroll Consultant jobs in South Africa

Management Level

Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in finance focus on providing financial advice and strategic guidance to clients, helping them optimise their financial performance and make informed business decisions. These individuals handle financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and risk management.

Those in payroll at PwC will assist in the accurate and timely processing of payroll for employees. Working in this area, you will handle payroll administration, including calculating wages, deductions, and taxes, as well as confirming compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Your responsibilities include collaborating with HR teams to maintain employee records, address payroll-related inquiries, and assist in payroll accuracy. You will play a crucial role in making sure employees are paid correctly and on time, contributing to the overall financial well-being of the organisation and supporting employee satisfaction.

Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn't clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
• Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.
• Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.
• Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.
• Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas.
• Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.
• Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

Job Purpose

To manage and execute the full payroll function for SATIC using Sage 300 People and other systems , ensuring accurate and timely processing of employee compensation, statutory submissions, and third-party payments, while maintaining compliance and resolving payroll-related queries.

Key Responsibilities

• Payroll Processing

• Perform full payroll function including monthly input: leave taken, medical aid changes, new hires, and terminations.

• Import leave and overtime data into the Sage payroll system.

• Process Workday interfaces and other imports (e.g., mileage, expenses, subsistence claims).

• Payroll reconciliations of the general ledger accounts (IS and BS), operating statement line items and the detailed payroll report from the system monthly . Ensuring all reconciling items are cleared out at month end.

• Third-Party Payments

• Prepare payment requisitions , schedules, and reconciliations for third-party payments (e.g., provident fund, medical aid).

• Load third-party and ad hoc payments on Google Shared Documents and communicate payment details to relevant providers.

• Statutory Compliance

• Prepare and submit monthly statutory returns (EMP201).

• Prepare and submit UI19 forms for terminated staff upon request.

• Reporting & Documentation

• Run monthly Info S lips (electronic payslips ).

• Prepare monthly payroll reports and schedules for pa yroll sign-off .

• Save and file monthly payroll reports and perform general clerical duties.

• Perform leave and overtime reconciliations.

• Query Resolution & Support

• Respond to payroll-related queries and requests for information.

• Resolve staff queries and service calls via ServiceNow ( SN ow ).

• Process and submit provident fund claims.

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma or Degree in Payroll Administration, Finance, or related field.

• 6 – 10 years of experience in payroll processing , preferably with Sage 300 People and Workday systems.

• Strong understanding of South African payroll legislation and statutory requirements.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in Sage 300 People and MS Excel.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills .

• Ability to work independently and handle confidential information.

• Ability to work under pressure and with strict deadlines

• Collaboration with the different LoS departments to effectively attend to payroll related queries.

• Ability to adapt to change and manage expectations effectively

• Ability to prioritize tasks and be a team player

Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Job Posting End Date

September 18, 2025

Job Purpose

To manage and execute the full payroll function for SATIC using Sage 300 People and other systems, ensuring accurate and timely processing of employee compensation, statutory submissions, and third-party payments, while maintaining compliance and resolving payroll-related queries.

Key Responsibilities

• Payroll Processing
• Perform full payroll function including monthly input: leave taken, medical aid changes, new hires, and terminations.
• Import leave and overtime data into the Sage payroll system.
• Process Workday interfaces and other imports (e.g., mileage, expenses, subsistence claims).
• Payroll reconciliations of the general ledger accounts (IS and BS), operating statement line items and the detailed payroll report from the system monthly. Ensuring all reconciling items are cleared out at month end.
• Third-Party Payments
• Prepare payment requisitions, schedules, and reconciliations for third-party payments (e.g., provident fund, medical aid).
• Load third-party and ad hoc payments on Google Shared Documents and communicate payment details to relevant providers.
• Statutory Compliance
• Prepare and submit monthly statutory returns (EMP201).
• Prepare and submit UI19 forms for terminated staff upon request.
• Reporting & Documentation
• Run monthly InfoSlips (electronic payslips).
• Prepare monthly payroll reports and schedules for payroll sign-off.
• Save and file monthly payroll reports and perform general clerical duties.
• Perform leave and overtime reconciliations.
• Query Resolution & Support
• Respond to payroll-related queries and requests for information.
• Resolve staff queries and service calls via ServiceNow (SNow).
• Process and submit provident fund claims.

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma or Degree in Payroll Administration, Finance, or related field.
• 6–10 years of experience in payroll processing, preferably with Sage 300 People and Workday systems.
• Strong understanding of South African payroll legislation and statutory requirements.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in Sage 300 People and MS Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and handle confidential information.
• Ability to work under pressure and with strict deadlines
• Collaboration with the different LoS departments to effectively attend to payroll related queries.
• Ability to adapt to change and manage expectations effectively
• Ability to prioritize tasks and be a team player

Management Level
Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary
At PwC, our people in finance focus on providing financial advice and strategic guidance to clients, helping them optimise their financial performance and make informed business decisions. These individuals handle financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and risk management.

Those in payroll at PwC will assist in the accurate and timely processing of payroll for employees. Working in this area, you will handle payroll administration, including calculating wages, deductions, and taxes, as well as confirming compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Your responsibilities include collaborating with HR teams to maintain employee records, address payroll-related inquiries, and assist in payroll accuracy. You will play a crucial role in making sure employees are paid correctly and on time, contributing to the overall financial well-being of the organisation and supporting employee satisfaction.

Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn't clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
• Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.
• Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.
• Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.
• Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas.
• Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.
• Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

Job Purpose

To manage and execute the full payroll function

for SATIC

using Sage

300 People and other systems

, ensuring

accurate

and

timely

processing of employee compensation, statutory submissions, and third-party payments, while

maintaining

compliance and resolving payroll-related queries.

Key Responsibilities

• Payroll Processing

• Perform full payroll function including monthly input: leave taken, medical aid changes, new hires, and terminations.

• Import leave and overtime data into the Sage payroll system.

• Process Workday interfaces and other imports (e.g., mileage, expenses, subsistence claims).

• Payroll

reconciliations

of the general ledger accounts (IS and BS), operating statement line items and the detailed payroll report from the system

monthly

. Ensuring all reconciling items are cleared out at month end.

• Third-Party Payments

• Prepare

payment

requisitions

, schedules, and reconciliations for third-party payments (e.g., provident fund, medical aid).

• Load third-party and ad hoc payments on Google Shared Documents and communicate payment details to relevant providers.

• Statutory Compliance

• Prepare and

submit

monthly statutory returns (EMP201).

• Prepare and submit UI19 forms for

terminated

staff upon request.

• Reporting & Documentation

• Run monthly

Info

S

lips

(electronic

payslips

).

• Prepare monthly payroll reports and schedules for

pa

yroll

sign-off

.

• Save and file monthly payroll reports and perform general clerical duties.

• Perform leave and overtime reconciliations.

• Query Resolution & Support

• Respond to payroll-related queries and requests for information.

• Resolve staff queries and service calls via

ServiceNow

(

SN

ow

).

• Process and

submit

provident fund claims.

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma or Degree in Payroll Administration, Finance, or related field.

• 6

–

10

years of experience in payroll processing

, preferably with Sage

300 People

and

Workday systems.

• Strong understanding of South African payroll legislation and statutory requirements.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency

in Sage

300 People

and

MS

Excel.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

.

• Ability to work independently and handle confidential information.

• Ability to work under pressure and with strict deadlines

• Collaboration with the different

LoS

departments to effectively attend to payroll related queries.

• Ability to adapt to change and manage expectations effectively

• Ability to prioritize tasks and be a team player

Travel Requirements
Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
No

Job Posting End Date
September 18, 2025

Deliver end-to-end outsourced payroll services to a portfolio of clients using PaySpace. Ensure full compliance with South African payroll legislation and internal quality standards, while meeting service-level agreements (SLAs). The role demands a strong technical understanding of PaySpace, excellent client service capabilities, and a proven ability to manage payrolls across multiple industries and pay cycles in a high-volume BPO environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and process multiple client payrolls on PaySpace, including full monthly, fortnightly, and weekly cycles.
• Capture and audit all payroll input such as new hires, terminations, variable earnings/deductions, and changes.
• Ensure the accuracy and timely submission of payroll outputs, including payslips, reports, statutory declarations, and third-party payments.
• Responsible for disbursement of all payroll EFT / transfers.
• Manage tax year-end processes, IRP5 reconciliations, and submission via PaySpace and SARS eFiling.
• Perform reconciliations for payroll accounts and statutory submissions (UIF, PAYE, SDL, COIDA).
• Ensure clients' compliance with relevant legislation, including BCEA, SARS regulations, and statutory deadlines.
• Handle client queries effectively, provide support on payroll compliance, and maintain high levels of client satisfaction and retention.
• Participate in onboarding and transitioning new clients onto the PaySpace platform.
• Liaise with third parties (SARS, Department of Labour, financial institutions) on client matters.
• Support internal process improvements and ensure best practices are followed for BPO payroll delivery.
• Follow up and support resolution of outstanding payroll-related debtors.
• Obtain SARS directives, where applicable.
• Handle administration and payroll queries.
• Responsible for client satisfaction and client retention.
• Responsible for ensuring all outstanding debtors in respect of payroll portfolio are collected.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Matric
• PaySpace Certification (Essential)
• Diploma/Degree in Payroll Administration, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.
• 3 + years of payroll experience/administration.
• Minimum 3 years of full-function payroll experience in a BPO or shared services environment (will be to your advantage).
• Demonstrated experience using PaySpace to manage multiple client payrolls.
• Knowledge of multi-country payroll in Africa (advantageous).
• 3 + years of general payroll experience.

CORE COMPETENCIES & ATTRIBUTES

Behavioural Competencies

• Strong client focus with a consulting mindset
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and accountability
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing deadlines
• Collaborative and team-oriented

Technical competencies

• Sound understanding of SARS legislation and statutory compliance (PAYE, UIF, SDL, COIDA)
• Must be able to resolve PAYE queries on payslip
• Good knowledge and understanding of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act
• Ability to prove calculations on the payslip
• Advanced knowledge of PaySpace payroll software (multi-company functionality, batch uploads, reporting)
• Microsoft word, Excel experience
• Good knowledge of SARS and E-filing

We are currently looking for a
Payroll Support Consultant
to assist clients in implementing efficiencies in their payroll processes, provide support for day-to-day payroll-related queries, and maintain a solid relationship with clients.

You have the opportunity to improve compliance in this position.

Looking at the challenges the world is facing today Labournet's purpose has never been more relevant. So, whatever your role, if you share our passion for compliance, you'll be working towards creating a better and fairer future for all.

You are responsible for, inclusive of, but not limited to:

Client Resolution:

• Understand the client system setup and configuration.
• Resolve client queries on products and software, providing effective solutions within SLA.
• Troubleshoot issues in a centralized environment.
• Maintain communication with clients, updating details, and managing incidents.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with key client individuals, supporting actions, and junior support consultants when necessary.

Development and Competence:

• Stay updated on system functionality and legislative changes through self-development.
• Keep informed about People's Best Practices and legislation.
• Develop the competency and skills of the team through learning sessions and knowledge transfer.
• Contribute to internal training efforts and serve as a mentor for other support consultants.
• Ensure alignment with career path requirements.

Product Quality:

• Efficiently book client appointments and obligations, recording interactions accurately and timely.
• Close appointments accurately based on client satisfaction.
• Adhere to SDLC sign-off processes and SLAs, supporting the LabourNet Group product offerings.
• Confirm and ensure correct billing within the client journey if applicable.
• Maintain product quality standards and actively identify and implement process improvements within the support team.

Qualifications and Experience Required:

You'll need a customer-first mindset and the following skills to succeed in this role:

Qualifications:

• Tertiary Qualification within payroll, tax, software implementation, and consultation within the HRIS environment is required.

Experience Required:

• Any experience within the payroll software support channel will be advantageous.
• 2 years of experience within a payroll software environment, understanding payroll-related software and legislation.
• 1 year + experience within a payroll support environment would be advantageous.
• 1-2 years' experience in payroll implementation/configuration would be advantageous.

Package & Remuneration:

Salary: R R17850 CTC per month

Benefits:
As part of the Labournet team, you'll enjoy benefits designed to support your wellbeing and career growth. These include a wellness programme that covers up to 8 family members or friends, partner discounts, structured career paths, accredited training, study assistance, retirement and group risk benefits, hybrid work options for applicable roles, as well as a suit-up and vehicle branding allowance where relevant.

Take the next step in your career with Labournet – where people are empowered, purpose drives everything we do, and our platform enables real impact. If you're ready to grow, innovate, and help shape the future of work in South Africa, we'd love to welcome you to the team.

Deliver end-to-end outsourced payroll services to a portfolio of clients using PaySpace. Ensure full compliance with South African payroll legislation and internal quality standards, while meeting service-level agreements (SLAs). The role demands a strong technical understanding of PaySpace, excellent client service capabilities, and a proven ability to manage payrolls across multiple industries and pay cycles in a high-volume BPO environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and process multiple client payrolls on PaySpace , including full monthly, fortnightly, and weekly cycles.


• Capture and audit all payroll input such as new hires, terminations, variable earnings/deductions, and changes.


• Ensure the accuracy and timely submission of payroll outputs, including payslips, reports, statutory declarations, and third-party payments.


• Responsible for disbursement of all payroll EFT / transfers.


• Manage tax year-end processes, IRP5 reconciliations, and submission via PaySpace and SARS eFiling.


• Perform reconciliations for payroll accounts and statutory submissions (UIF, PAYE, SDL, COIDA).


• Ensure clients’ compliance with relevant legislation, including BCEA, SARS regulations, and statutory deadlines.


• Handle client queries effectively, provide support on payroll compliance, and maintain high levels of client satisfaction and retention.


• Participate in onboarding and transitioning new clients onto the PaySpace platform.


• Liaise with third parties (SARS, Department of Labour, financial institutions) on client matters.


• Support internal process improvements and ensure best practices are followed for BPO payroll delivery.


• Follow up and support resolution of outstanding payroll-related debtors.


• Obtain SARS directives, where applicable.


• Handle administration and payroll queries.


• Responsible for client satisfaction and client retention.


• Responsible for ensuring all outstanding debtors in respect of payroll portfolio are collected.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Matric 


• PaySpace Certification (Essential)


• Diploma/Degree in Payroll Administration, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.


• 3 + years of payroll experience/administration.


• Minimum 3 years of full-function payroll experience in a BPO or shared services environment (will be to your advantage).


• Demonstrated experience using PaySpace to manage multiple client payrolls.


• Knowledge of multi-country payroll in Africa (advantageous).


• 3 + years of general payroll experience.

CORE COMPETENCIES & ATTRIBUTES

Behavioural Competencies

• Strong client focus with a consulting mindset


• Effective communication and problem-solving skills


• Attention to detail and accountability


• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing deadlines


• Collaborative and team-oriented

Technical competencies

• Sound understanding of SARS legislation and statutory compliance (PAYE, UIF, SDL, COIDA)


• Must be able to resolve PAYE queries on payslip


• Good knowledge and understanding of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act


• Ability to prove calculations on the payslip


• Advanced knowledge of PaySpace payroll software (multi-company functionality, batch uploads, reporting)


• Microsoft word, Excel experience


• Good knowledge of SARS and E-filing

Company Description

ERP Experts provides software solutions that help achieve business goals through proactive and reactive support of ERP or Financial Management systems. Our approach equips clients with tools to automate and streamline processes, enhance profitability, and drive business growth. We cater to diverse and complex business needs by guiding clients to the best products suited to their specific requirements. Our support services extend across South Africa and the SADC region.

Role Description

We're looking for an experienced
Sage 300 Payroll Consultant
to provide
support and advisory services
on a freelance basis.

Key Focus Areas:

System setup, configuration, and troubleshooting

End-user support & issue resolution

Payroll compliance, reporting & best practices

Guidance on optimizing Sage 300 Payroll for business needs

Ideal Candidate:

Strong Sage 300 Payroll consulting background

Experience supporting multiple clients or industries

Available for ad-hoc support and project-based consulting

This is a remote-friendly freelance opportunity with flexible engagement.

Interested or know someone in your network who might be a fit? Please get in touch

• Sage300 #PayrollConsultant #ERPExperts #FreelanceSupport #Sage
  

Description
Description

We are hiring
We're on the lookout for an experienced
Payroll Accounting and Tax Consultant
to prepare payroll third party payments and review payroll financial entries for Sappi Limited and its subsidiaries. To support the business to improve processes, people practices and business efficiency. To support the department on all Tax, Accounting and System testing relating to payroll.

As a
Payroll Accounting and Tax Consultant
, you will be responsible to:

• Prepare payroll third-party payments and ensure payment is executed per the service level agreement
• Review monthly journals and ensure all the balances are correct
• Prepare, reconcile and submit the monthly filing of statutory tax returns including the creation and distribution of IRP5s
• Have a good understanding of calculating employee and employer tax liability
• Preparation and submission of audit requirements and queries
• Compile information for manpower budgets and preparation of cash flow forecasting
• Supervise direct report(s) including KPI discussions and supporting personal development
• Identify system and process change requirements by engaging with all stakeholders
• Support the payroll banking function to execute the monthly payroll on an ad hoc basis
• Maintain sound Payroll Governance and ensure Standard Operating Procedures are in place

What are we looking for?

• Relevant Payroll or Finance Degree
• Minimum 3 Years Payroll experience
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office, Employee Central and SAP FI and HRM
• Supervisory experience