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Assistant Payroll Manager Jobs in Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa at FROGG Recruitment

Title: Assistant Payroll Manager

Company: FROGG Recruitment

Location: Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa

Assistant Payroll Manager Sandton

We’re on the hunt for an experienced Assistant Payroll Manager to help oversee and manage all activities within our Payroll department. If you have Payspace payroll experience and a passion for accuracy, compliance, and efficiency — we’d love to hear from you!

Salary: Market Related CTC

Role Type: Permanent position, Office based

EE/AA: EE only

Minimum Requirements:

  • Grade 12 + tertiary qualification in Payroll Management
  • 10+ years’ payroll experience
  • 4+ years experience as a payroll manager (non-negotiable)
  • Proven experience running payrolls for ± 10 companies / ± 2 000 staff (wages & salaries)
  • Payspace experience essential (parameter level + reporting)
  • Accounting background & strong reconciliation skills
  • Budget compilation & control experience
  • Tax submissions experience
  • In-depth knowledge of LRA, BCEA, COIDA, OSHA, POPI, Income Tax Act, Wage Determination Act & Bargaining Council Agreements
  • Advanced MS Excel & Word (not intermediate)
  • Valid Code 08 driver’s licence

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage payrolls for ± 10 companies / ± 2 000 staff (wages & salaries)
  • Oversee capturing, reconciling & control processes
  • Compile & manage departmental budget vs. actuals
  • Tax submissions & statutory compliance
  • Handle bonuses, leave/retrenchment provisions, EE & labour stats
  • Input into policies & workflows (medical aid, garnishees, etc.)
  • Manage Payroll & Time & Attendance system interfaces
  • Guide & develop direct reports
  • Ensure legal compliance & audit-ready processes
  • Participate in strategy & Payroll projects

Please apply online

FROGG Recruitment

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