55 Payroll Manager jobs in Johannesburg

We have the following available vacancy : Payroll Manager

Location: Roodepoor

Industry: Manufacturin

Type: Full-time

Salary: R700,000 (Negotiable)

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Manager to oversee end-to-end payroll operations across the organization. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in both Sage VIP and JD Edwards, ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing. This role demands a high level of integrity, confidentiality, and process ownership, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and stakeholder engagement.

• Manage and execute monthly payroll cycles using Sage VIP and JD Edwards systems
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations (PAYE, UIF, SDL, COIDA) and internal policies
• Reconcile payroll data with finance and HR systems, ensuring accuracy and consistency
• Oversee payroll audits, tax submissions, and year-end reporting (IRP5s, EMP501s)
• Maintain employee records, leave balances, and benefits administration
• Resolve payroll queries and discrepancies in a timely and professional manner
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and external auditors to ensure seamless payroll operations
• Implement process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance payroll efficiency
• Stay up to date with legislative changes and system upgrades affecting payroll

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in payroll management
• Proficient in Sage VIP and JD Edwards payroll systems (non-negotiable)
• Strong understanding of South African payroll legislation and tax frameworks
• Excellent numerical accuracy, analytical skills, and attention to detail
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Relevant qualification in Payroll, HR, Finance, or related field (advantageous)

We have the following available vacancy : Payroll Manager

Location : Roodepoor

Industry : Manufacturin

Type : Full-time

Salary : R700,000 (Negotiable)

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Manager to oversee end-to-end payroll operations across the organization. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in both Sage VIP and JD Edwards, ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing. This role demands a high level of integrity, confidentiality, and process ownership, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and stakeholder engagement.

• Manage and execute monthly payroll cycles using Sage VIP and JD Edwards systems
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations (PAYE, UIF, SDL, COIDA) and internal policies
• Reconcile payroll data with finance and HR systems, ensuring accuracy and consistency
• Oversee payroll audits, tax submissions, and year-end reporting (IRP5s, EMP501s)
• Maintain employee records, leave balances, and benefits administration
• Resolve payroll queries and discrepancies in a timely and professional manner
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and external auditors to ensure seamless payroll operations
• Implement process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance payroll efficiency
• Stay up to date with legislative changes and system upgrades affecting payroll

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in payroll management
• Proficient in Sage VIP and JD Edwards payroll systems (non-negotiable)
• Strong understanding of South African payroll legislation and tax frameworks
• Excellent numerical accuracy, analytical skills, and attention to detail
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Relevant qualification in Payroll, HR, Finance, or related field (advantageous)

Overview

We have the following available vacancy: Payroll Manager

Location: Roodepoor

Industry: Manufacturin

Type: Full-time

Salary: R700,000 (Negotiable)

Role Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Manager to oversee end-to-end payroll operations across the organization. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in both Sage VIP and JD Edwards , ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing. This role demands a high level of integrity, confidentiality, and process ownership, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and stakeholder engagement.

• Manage and execute monthly payroll cycles using Sage VIP and JD Edwards systems
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations (PAYE, UIF, SDL, COIDA) and internal policies
• Reconcile payroll data with finance and HR systems, ensuring accuracy and consistency
• Oversee payroll audits, tax submissions, and year-end reporting (IRP5s, EMP501s)
• Maintain employee records, leave balances, and benefits administration
• Resolve payroll queries and discrepancies in a timely and professional manner
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and external auditors to ensure seamless payroll operations
• Implement process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance payroll efficiency
• Stay up to date with legislative changes and system upgrades affecting payroll

• Minimum 5 years experience in payroll management
• Proficient in Sage VIP and JD Edwards payroll systems (non-negotiable)
• Strong understanding of South African payroll legislation and tax frameworks
• Excellent numerical accuracy, analytical skills, and attention to detail
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Relevant qualification in Payroll, HR, Finance, or related field (advantageous)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Manager to oversee and manage the payroll function within our organisation. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, compliance with statutory requirements, and providing support to management and employees regarding payroll matters.

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for all employees.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, labour laws, and company policies.
• Maintain and update payroll records and employee files.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll reports.
• Handle payroll queries and provide timely resolutions.
• Liaise with auditors, HR, and finance teams regarding payroll-related matters.
• Implement process improvements to increase payroll efficiency and accuracy.

• Proven experience as a Payroll Manager or in a senior payroll role.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes, tax legislation, and relevant labour laws.
• Proficiency in payroll software and MS Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.
• Relevant qualification in Finance, Accounting, HR, or related field is advantageous.

Bidvest Catering Services has a proven track record throughout South Africa – consistently delivering excellence in foodservice solutions through innovation across multiple sectors. We enhance the lives of our clients by allowing them to focus on their core business, with an understanding that transparency and trust are absolutely vital to successful partnerships.

Looking for a passionate individual to Head our Payroll Team.

1. Manage workflow to ensure all payroll transactions are processed accurately and timeously, whilst ensuring that procedures are in place to provide strong internal controls ensuring good governance in the payroll.
2. Maintenance of Sage300 People system.
3. Assisting in processing of payrolls to ensure timely and accurate payment to staff as well as to submit the necessary legislative returns.
4. Remain current on new legislation and regulatory rulings influencing payroll and reporting requirements. Enforce adherence to requirements and advise management on required actions.
5. Evaluate and analyse existing payroll policies and procedures; draft, propose and implement changes and/or quality control measures leading to best practice operations.
6. Process correct garnishee calculations and compliance.
7. Run the payroll interface - General Ledger, Leave provision, and 3rd party payments.
8. Balance and reconcile payroll related payments and deductions to reports produced via the VIP system prior to transmission in order to validate confirmed reports.
9. Timely review and sign off on all required payroll and tax reconciliations.
10. Prepare accurately and timely reports as required by the Finance and Human Resources Departments.
11. Responsible to resolve General Ledger queries from Finance.
12. Update all employees’ Employment Equity and Skills Development information on the Sage 300 People system.
13. Reconciliation and submission of Employee benefits. Manage the interface of Employee benefits with the third parties. Ensure reconciliations are done to match the records of the third parties.
14. Maintenance and accurate capturing of Leave records. Advise the Human Resources Department should a problem be identified in terms of excessive sick and unpaid leave taken by an employee.
15. Prepare and submit legislative returns - SARS, SDL, and UIF.
16. SARS EMP201 management and compliance.
17. e-Filing and Tax Directive Applications.
18. UIF Submissions to the Department of Labour.
19. Provide training and mentorship needed for payroll administrator.

• Matric
• 2-3 Years payroll experience in SAGE 300 People.
• Computer Literate in Excel (Intermediate to Advanced)
• Basic Accounting Knowledge
• SA TAX & Employment Laws
• 3rd Party Payments to Medical Aid, Unions etc.

CTC - R50 000

We reserve the right not to fill this position. Should you not receive any feedback from us within 10 days of the closing date of this vacancy, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Our commitment to transformation: Bidvest Catering Services is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. The commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business.

APPLICATION DISCLAIMER: Please note that by submitting an application and/or a response to this advertisement you are consenting and authorising Bidvest Catering Services/the prospective employer to carry out any necessary Criminal, Credit and/or Qualification Checks using the Personal Information (As defined in The Protection of Personal Information Act) you have provided. All Personal Information will be processed for this application purposes only.

We have the following available vacancy: Payroll Manager

Location: Roodepoor

Industry: Manufacturin

Type: Full-time

Salary: R700,000 (Negotiable)

Role Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Manager to oversee end-to-end payroll operations across the organization. The ideal candidate will have hands-on expertise in both Sage VIP and JD Edwards , ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing. This role demands a high level of integrity, confidentiality, and process ownership, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and execute monthly payroll cycles using Sage VIP and JD Edwards systems
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations (PAYE, UIF, SDL, COIDA) and internal policies
• Reconcile payroll data with finance and HR systems, ensuring accuracy and consistency
• Oversee payroll audits, tax submissions, and year-end reporting (IRP5s, EMP501s)
• Maintain employee records, leave balances, and benefits administration
• Resolve payroll queries and discrepancies in a timely and professional manner
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and external auditors to ensure seamless payroll operations
• Implement process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance payroll efficiency
• Stay up to date with legislative changes and system upgrades affecting payroll

? ? Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in payroll management
• Proficient in Sage VIP and JD Edwards payroll systems (non-negotiable)
• Strong understanding of South African payroll legislation and tax frameworks
• Excellent numerical accuracy, analytical skills, and attention to detail
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Relevant qualification in Payroll, HR, Finance, or related field (advantageous)

Payroll Manager

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Type: Permanent

Precision matters.
You turn complexity into clarity.

About the Role

We’re seeking a Payroll Manager to lead the end-to-end payroll function for a large, multi-entity organisation. You’ll ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery while driving improvements in payroll systems, processes, and controls. This role combines technical expertise with leadership, requiring collaboration across HR, Finance, and external stakeholders.

Who the Client Is

This opportunity is with a long-established international group delivering essential engineering and services across multiple sectors. The business is recognised for its scale, governance discipline, and commitment to people development, with a strong footprint in South Africa and globally.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee payroll processing for salaries, benefits, deductions, and statutory compliance.

• Review and approve payroll and third-party payments.

• Ensure compliance with all legislative requirements (EMP201, EMP501, UIF, WCF, EEA4).

• Maintain payroll systems (SAP HCM, VIP), ensuring updates, patches, and UAT.

• Reconcile payroll with Finance and HR data; manage monthly cashflow.

• Liaise with auditors and manage payroll tax audits.

• Resolve employee and third-party payroll queries.

• Lead a small team, ensuring governance, data integrity, and risk control.

• Contribute to HR projects and the People Plan.

What You Bring

• Payroll Diploma (BCom Finance an advantage).

• 5–8 years’ payroll management experience, including SAP/VIP.

• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation and compliance.

• Excellent numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• High accuracy, confidentiality, and attention to detail.

• Strong organisational and leadership skills.

What Success Looks Like

• 100% compliance with statutory requirements and deadlines.

• Payroll runs accurately, efficiently, and on schedule.

• Smooth audits and reconciliations with minimal queries.

• Employee and stakeholder trust in payroll accuracy and confidentiality.

• A motivated, effective payroll team aligned with governance standards.

Rewards & Realities: You’ll enjoy influence, responsibility, and visibility across HR and Finance. The flip side: tight deadlines, complex compliance demands, and the need for absolute precision.

Job

About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Manager to oversee and manage the payroll function within our organisation. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, compliance with statutory requirements, and providing support to management and employees regarding payroll matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for all employees.

• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, labour laws, and company policies.

• Maintain and update payroll records and employee files.

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll reports.

• Handle payroll queries and provide timely resolutions.

• Liaise with auditors, HR, and finance teams regarding payroll-related matters.

• Implement process improvements to increase payroll efficiency and accuracy.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Payroll Manager or in a senior payroll role.

• Strong knowledge of payroll processes, tax legislation, and relevant labour laws.

• Proficiency in payroll software and MS Excel.

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.

• Relevant qualification in Finance, Accounting, HR, or related field is advantageous.