Johannesburg: Payroll Manager (5-year term) Public sector candidates only! posted by Isilumko Staffing
Posted on 2025-07-15 00:00:00
| Employer | Isilumko Staffing |
|---|---|
| Category | Government |
| Location | Gauteng / Johannesburg |
Job Summary
One of our public sector clients are in urgent need of experienced Payroll Managers who come from the public sector environment, to join their team on a 5-year term.
Qualifications and experience:
Matric
NQF 7 / 8 – Related degree (completed) – Finance / Commerce
No less than 3 years’ payroll experience, plus 3 years’ holding a managerial role within public sector
Preference:
- Advanced training in SAGE Payroll administration system
- Registration with a Professional Body: South African Payroll Association.
- At least 4 – 5 years Managerial experience in Payroll Management (Payroll and Reporting) position in the public sector
Clear credit record
Clear criminal record
Great track record as reference checks will be conducted upfront
Knowledge:
Extensive knowledge of GRAP, PFMA and Treasury Regulations
Knowledge of relevant public sector
Accounting and Finance legislation and regulatory requirements
Sound financial acumen
Knowledge of financial systems
Extensive knowledge of Labour Relations Act
Microsoft Excel, VIP Payroll and Pastel knowledge and accounting
Understanding of business imperatives around financial management.
Knowledge of applicable legislative and regulatory frameworks
Key skills:
Excellent English communication
Strategic
Detail orientated
Problem solving
Leadership
Business planning
Project management
Deadline driven
Organised
Assertive
Punctual
Ethical
Meticulous
Analytical
Computer literate
Fund management
Key performance areas:
Manage all payroll functions
Oversee: Direct report 1, indirect report 2
Responsible for R 884 million financial responsibility, R 216 million financial accountability
Manage the entire organisational employee cost budget, releasing salaries of R 250 million per annum
Adherence to SARS and Labour Act
Implement financial strategy
Implement and review payroll processes
GL recons monthly
Prep and recon of statutory payroll reports
Recon and submit tax certificates
Liaise with HR Admin regarding garnishee orders, stop orders, deductions on payroll
Responsible for: leading, managing, payroll coordination, financial accounting support, leave entitlements, payroll system, statutory requirements, bank recons and people management
Liaise with internal and external auditors
Statutory reporting: COIDA, SARS, PAYE, UIF, EEA2 / EEA4, stakeholder reporting , operational reporting
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