Employer:
eTV
Reference Number
etv225
Department
Finance
Description
KEY EXPECTATIONS AND DELIVERABLES OF THE ROLE
The Purpose of the Role
The Payroll Supervisor is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of the company’s payroll function in compliance with statutory requirements and company policies. This role ensures payroll accuracy, maintains compliance with tax and labour laws, supervise payroll staff and provides reports on payroll related matters.
Key Deliverables
Deliverables
Specific Tasks and Outcomes
- Payroll Processing & Administration
- Assist with supervision and coordination of day-to-day payroll operations to ensure accurate and timely processing of salaries, wages, and benefits.
- Capture, verify, and maintain employee payroll data, including new hires, terminations, transfers, salary adjustments, and 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).
- Print, distribute, and file payslips and payroll-related records when required.
- Maintain payroll records, contracts, and employee files in compliance with company policy
- Compliance & Statutory Requirements
- Ensure compliance with SARS, UIF, PAYE, SDL, BCEA, and other relevant legislation.
- Check tax status and structure salaries of new employees to ensure compliance.
- 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 (e.g., medical billing vs Sage 300 People).
- Stay up to date on payroll and labour legislation and advise management of any implications.
- Reporting & Financial Support
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll reports for management, HR, and Finance.
- Process month-end general journal entries to Sage Evolution and complete general ledger administration.
- Reconcile Sage 300 People reports with external and financial system reports.
- Provide accurate data for budget planning, forecasting, and cost analysis related to payroll.
- Complete Statistics South Africa information requests and other required reports.
- Audit, Controls & Process Improvement
- Maintain and update payroll policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Support internal and external audits by preparing required payroll documentation.
- Ensure data integrity and confidentiality of all payroll records.
- Drive payroll process improvements, automation initiatives, and system upgrades.
- Ensure the maintenance and correct configuration of Sage 300 People payroll system.
- Stakeholder Support
- Handle payroll queries and discrepancies professionally and timeously.
- Provide accurate information to employees regarding payslips, deductions, and benefits.
- Liaise with external stakeholders including auditors, tax authorities, and benefit providers.
- Check medical aid billing statements against payroll schedules and resolve discrepancies.
- Support HR with onboarding/offboarding 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.
- Ensure the payroll team adheres to deadlines and service delivery standards.
- Personal Development
- Engage in continuous learning, complete development plans, and stay informed on current events.
- Participating in peer and team learning initiatives.
- Complete and update a personal development plan.
- Budget Compliance
- Complying with work rules, standards and methods and taking care to minimise waste.
Performance Measures
- Payroll Processing & Administration
- Assist with supervision and coordination of day-to-day payroll operations to ensure accurate and timely processing of salaries, wages, and benefits.
- Capture, verify, and maintain employee payroll data, including new hires, terminations, transfers, salary adjustments, and 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).
- Print, distribute, and file payslips and payroll-related records when required.
- Maintain payroll records, contracts, and employee files in compliance with company policy
- Compliance & Statutory Requirements
- Ensure compliance with SARS, UIF, PAYE, SDL, BCEA, and other relevant legislation.
- Check tax status and structure salaries of new employees to ensure compliance.
- 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 (e.g., medical billing vs Sage 300 People).
- Stay up to date on payroll and labour legislation and advise management of any implications.
- Reporting & Financial Support
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll reports for management, HR, and Finance.
- Process month-end general journal entries to Sage Evolution and complete general ledger administration.
- Reconcile Sage 300 People reports with external and financial system reports.
- Provide accurate data for budget planning, forecasting, and cost analysis related to payroll.
- Complete Statistics South Africa information requests and other required reports.
- Audit, Controls & Process Improvement
- Maintain and update payroll policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Support internal and external audits by preparing required payroll documentation.
- Ensure data integrity and confidentiality of all payroll records.
- Drive payroll process improvements, automation initiatives, and system upgrades.
- Ensure the maintenance and correct configuration of Sage 300 People payroll system.
- Stakeholder Support
- Handle payroll queries and discrepancies professionally and timeously.
- Provide accurate information to employees regarding payslips, deductions, and benefits.
- Liaise with external stakeholders including auditors, tax authorities, and benefit providers.
- Check medical aid billing statements against payroll schedules and resolve discrepancies.
- Support HR with onboarding/offboarding 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.
- Ensure the payroll team adheres to deadlines and service delivery standards.
- Personal Development
Requirements
- A National Diploma in Payroll/HR and/or Finance
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience within a similar role
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience within a Supervisory role
Work Level
Skilled
Job Type
Permanent
Salary
Market Related
Location
Gauteng (Johannesburg)
EE Position
No