Payroll Supervisor

Job Title: Senior Payroll Officer Location: Johannesburg Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary & Benefits

• Basic salary: R - R per month
• 50% medical aid contribution (up to a maximum of R3 268)
• 6% pension fund contribution
• Group life cover
• Funeral plan
• Income protection/security cover

We're searching for a skilled Payroll Supervisor to oversee and manage accurate, compliant, and efficient payroll operations for our client - a leading player in the media & entertainment sector.

This role goes beyond payroll processing: you'll be the key link between Finance, HR, and leadership teams, driving payroll excellence, compliance, and system optimisation.

Payroll Processing & Administration

• Supervise and coordinate day-to-day payroll operations to ensure accurate and timely processing of salaries, wages, and benefits.
• Capture, verify, and maintain employee payroll data (new hires, terminations, transfers, salary adjustments, allowances).
• Process monthly payroll runs and reconcile payroll data.
• Administer statutory deductions (PAYE, UIF, SDL) and third party payments (medical aid, pension/provident funds, garnishees).
• Maintain payroll records and employee files in compliance with company policy.

Compliance & Statutory Requirements

• Ensure compliance with SARS, UIF, PAYE, SDL, BCEA, and other relevant legislation.
• Prepare and submit accurate statutory reports to SARS.
• Complete submissions for terminated employees, maternity leave, and other labour requirements.
• Reconcile internal payroll records against external reports and remain current with all payroll and labour legislation.

Reporting & Financial Support

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll reports for management, HR, and Finance.
• Process month end journal entries to Sage Evolution and complete general ledger administration.
• Provide accurate data for budget planning, forecasting, and cost analysis related to payroll.

Audit, Controls & Process Improvement

• Maintain and update payroll policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing required documentation.
• Drive payroll process improvements, automation initiatives, and system upgrades.

Stakeholder Support

• Handle payroll queries and discrepancies professionally and timeously.
• Liaise with external stakeholders including auditors, tax authorities, and benefit providers.
• Support HR with onboarding and off boarding processes from a payroll perspective.

People Management & Team Development

• Supervise, mentor, and develop payroll staff to enhance accuracy, compliance, and efficiency.
• Allocate tasks, monitor performance, and provide training where necessary.

• Diploma in Payroll/HR/Finance (essential); Degree preferred.
• 5+ years operational payroll/finance experience (essential). Proven 3+ years of experience within a Group Company environment.
• 2+ years supervisory experience (essential).
• Proficiency in Sage 300 People (intermediate) and Sage Evolution (basic).
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Solid knowledge of South African payroll legislation.
• Accuracy, attention to detail, and strong organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities