Payroll Supervisor

TWK Agri has the following vacancy available: Payroll Supervisor within the Corporate Services division at Piet Retief, Mpumalanga.

Job Summary

This role involves overseeing the accurate and timely processing of payroll, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, managing payroll reporting and employee-related processes, and providing leadership, guidance and support to the payroll team and relevant stakeholders.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Oversee the monthly payroll process to ensure accurate and timely payment of employees
• Process, submit and manage payments relating to EMP201 and ERA submissions
• Ensure compliance with Department of Labour requirements, including reporting, submissions and audits
• Ensure adherence to statutory requirements, company policies and procedures
• Prepare and present monthly payroll reports, highlighting key metrics and variances
• Manage annual payroll reporting processes and ensure timely regulatory submissions
• Oversee timesheet management to ensure accuracy and compliance with payroll policies
• Oversee employee appointment and termination processes
• Provide advice and support to employees on salary and payroll-related matters
• Mentor and coach payroll staff to maintain departmental standards, practices and processes
• Act as a point of contact for operational payroll queries and provide guidance to stakeholders
• Assist with general Payroll and HR functions, including employee queries and support
• Prepare accurate and timely reports for relevant stakeholders
• Perform other ad hoc payroll-related duties as required by management

Qualifications and Skills

• Matric / Grade 12
• Qualification in Finance, Accounting or a related field (advantageous)
• Professional Payroll Certification (advantageous)
• Minimum of 3 years' payroll experience with a strong understanding of payroll processes and systems
• SAGE 300 People experience (advantageous)
• Experience dealing with South African and Eswatini payroll and employment-related queries
• Strong knowledge of South African and Eswatini legislation and income tax regulations
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and compliance
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information with integrity
• Bilingual (Afrikaans and English) (advantageous)
• Valid Code 08 driver's license
• Valid passport

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