Ekurhuleni: Payroll Supervisor (2IC To Group Payroll Manager) – VIP / NBCRFLI – East Rand

About the Role

The Payroll Supervisor serves as the second-in-command (2IC) to the Group Payroll Manager, overseeing and verifying the end-to-end payroll function within the Sage VIP Premier system. This role plays a critical part in maintaining payroll integrity, ensuring governance, accuracy, and compliance across all payroll activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as stand-in for the Group Payroll Manager when required
• Supervise payroll staff and ensure adherence to payroll procedures
• Review and verify all payroll inputs and outputs for accuracy and compliance
• Verify salary and wage processing, including reconciliation with Time & Attendance systems
• Review and investigate: Excessive overtime | Travel claims (business km) | Vehicle-related deductions
• Ensure all payroll inputs are properly authorised by Business Unit (BU) Managers
• Maintain accurate employee records, including: New hires, transfers, promotions, and terminations
• Cost-to-Company (CTC) structures and calculations
• Pay points and organisational changes
• Ensure accurate processing of: Fringe benefits (including company car reconciliation) Salary increases | Salvage loans and deductions
• Ensure payslips are distributed via ESS or manually where required
• Ensure strict adherence to payroll deadlines
• Manage and verify: SARS EMP201 & EMP501 submissions | IRP5 generation and distribution
• Ensure compliance with all statutory payroll requirements
• Employee Benefits Administration: Medical Aid | Reconcile billing schedules (Discovery, Xelus, Sizwe, Gap Cover)
• Maintain accurate membership data (new members and terminations)
• Ensure timely payments and submission of schedules (by the 3rd monthly)
• Provident Fund | Reconcile payroll reports with fund schedules
• Upload templates and submit proof of payments (by the 7th monthly)
• Co-ordinate and verify payments including: Garnishee orders | Union and bargaining council contributions | SARS, UIF, Skills Development Levies | Social Security and VET payments
• Submit schedules to Finance and ensure accurate communication to third parties
• Assist with monthly payroll reporting, including: General Ledger (GL) exports | CTC costing reports Leave and training provisions | Skills and union reports Departmental and statistical reports (Stats SA)
• Support payroll cost reconciliation and financial accuracy
• Verify weekly wages against Time & Attendance records
• Ensure accurate leave processing, including unpaid leave and NBCRFLI compliance
• Escalate anomalies (overtime, absenteeism, sick leave)
• Ensure accurate leave processing, including NBCRFLI compliance
• Assist with audit preparation (internal, external, B-BBEE, NBCRFLI)
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and records
• Ensure compliance documentation (e.g., Letters of Good Standing) is up to date

Requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• VIP Payroll Certification
• Payroll-related qualification Advanced payroll systems expertise (Sage VIP Premier)

Qualifications

• None mentioned in the original job description.

Salary & Benefits

• Negotiable