Assistant Payroll Manager Gauteng

Hire Resolve is actively recruiting for a Assistant Payroll Manager position in Gauteng. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Finance / Accounting / Audit sector looking to advance their careers.

• Experience Level: 8 years • Educational Background: Others or equivalent • Industry Focus: Finance / Accounting / Audit • Location Preference: in Gauteng

Financial professionals like Assistant Payroll Manager are vital for organizational stability and compliance. This role offers the opportunity to impact business strategy and financial health.

This role in Finance / Accounting / Audit offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations.

When applying for this Assistant Payroll Manager position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the 8 years requirement • Educational qualifications in line with Others • Specific achievements in the Finance / Accounting / Audit field • Any certifications or specialized training

The Finance / Accounting / Audit sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.

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Hire Resolve is seeking an experienced, highly structured Assistant Payroll Manager (2IC) to join a major group’s Head Office in Sandton. Reporting directly to the Remuneration Manager, this strategic operational role serves as second-in-command for all payroll functions—taking ownership of PaySpace system management, budget preparation and control, statutory tax submissions, complex reconciliations, workflow policy updates, and staff supervision.

Payroll Operations & Systems: Oversee end-to-end payroll processing, system parameter configurations, and report writing specifically utilizing PaySpace. Ensure seamless interface execution between Time & Attendance (T&A) and core payroll software. Financial & Budgeting Control: Compile, manage, and control departmental payroll budgets, monitor actuals against variance forecasts, and maintain strong general ledger/accounting reconciliations. Taxation & Statutory Submissions: Execute statutory tax calculations, applications for tax directives, and statutory returns (EMP201/EMP501, COIDA, UIF, etc.) while keeping abreast of Income Tax Act updates. Policy & Workflow Development: Input into and refine payroll internal policies, controls, and workflow processes (e.g., garnishments, medical aid procedures, leave provisions, and benefit structures). Team Supervision & Leadership: Provide direct guidance, work allocation, and performance monitoring for supervisory/junior staff to ensure strict deadline compliance. Reporting & Auditing: Generate complex custom reports on PaySpace, prepare Employment Equity and Labour Statistics data, and ensure complete internal audit compliance.

Education: Grade 12 plus a relevant Tertiary Qualification in Payroll Management, Finance, or Accounting. Experience: Minimum of 8+ years total payroll experience, including at least 3 years in a direct supervisory/people management role. Strong general accounting background is essential. System Expertise: Hands-on experience and proficiency in PaySpace (including report writing and system parameter-level understanding). Technical Skills: Advanced MS Excel and Advanced MS Word, PaySpace skills. Strong, sound reconciliation capabilities. Legislative Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of Wage Determination 452, BCEA, LRA, COIDA, OSHA, POPIA, Income Tax Act, and Bargaining Council agreements

When Applying/Sending your CV, please include:

Total headcount/number of staff managed on payroll on your CV Percentage (%) split between weekly-paid and monthly-salaried staff. Total size of the payroll department managed, direct reporting structures, and exact number of direct reports. Your current Job Grading level