Payroll Operations Manager

Mediclinic Southern Africa Corporate Office | Stellenbosch | South Africa

Closing date: 16/07/2026

Number of positions: 1

Recruiter name: Lizette Tanya Veroni

Reference number: 70588

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Permanent

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To manage relevant remuneration and payroll systems and processes for Mediclinic Southern Africa (MCSA).

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Manage the payroll system processes for MCSA
• Manage relevant remuneration processes for MCSA
• Accept ownership and manage the Success Factors System
• Coordinate relevant tax administration processes
• Manage and control department budgets / finances
• Initiate and manage relevant departmental projects
• Lead and manage the people in the Payroll Operations Team

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Essential Education

• Bachelors degree in relevant field (Financial / Commerce)

Desired Education

• Post-graduate degree in financial field

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Essential Minimum Experience

• 7 - 10 years experience in a similar role; at least 5 years managerial experience

Desired Experience

• Expierence in a payroll environment, within a large compliment of staff

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Understanding of the full monthly payroll process
• Understanding of HR Finance and relevant HR systems
• Knowledge of statutory and non-statutory payroll legislation
• Computer literacy: Excel
• Understanding of remuneration and employee benefits administration
• Payroll systems administration and SuccessFactors system knowledge
• Payroll governance, audit and risk management principles
• Financial reconciliation and payroll control principles
• Project management and continuous improvement capability
• Leadership and people management capability
• Stakeholder relationship management and communication skills
• Knowledge of POPIA and payroll data confidentiality requirements
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving capability

All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile