Position: PC Africa Payroll SMELocation: Gauteng - RosebankContract role - 1 November - January 2027Market related remunerationAbout the role:This role offers the opportunity to work in a high-impact People & Culture shared services environment where payroll accuracy, legislative compliance, customer experience, and continuous improvement are central to business success. You will play a key role in strengthening payroll governance, improving service delivery, and supporting employees across a diverse African footprint.Requirements for the role:
Manage payroll services operations to ensure accurate, compliant, and on-time payroll delivery.
Act as the key interface with third-party payroll vendors, benefits providers, payroll accounting, and internal stakeholders.
Ensure compliance with South African payroll legislation, tax regulations, statutory submissions, and audit requirements.
Maintain strong payroll controls, support internal and external audits, and implement remedial actions where required.
Oversee employee payroll queries through CRM or case management systems and ensure timely resolution.
Support process improvement, automation, SOP maintenance, system testing, and payroll solution enhancements.
Manage payroll reporting, data integrity, Employment Equity data requirements, and tax verification inputs.
Support change management, knowledge sharing, and business continuity within the People & Culture payroll environment.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Payroll, or a related field.
At least 5 years’ experience in payroll management, payroll operations, HR services, or a related shared services environment.
Strong South African payroll tax and statutory knowledge, including SARS PAYE, UIF, COIDA, and related compliance requirements.
Advanced SAP payroll knowledge, with exposure to Workday and CRM or ticket management systems.
Experience managing payroll vendors, benefits providers, audits, controls, and stakeholder expectations.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, customer service, and continuous improvement skills.
Professional payroll or tax affiliation would be advantageous.
Desired Skills:
SAP
Payroll
Change Management
Processes and leadership
5 plus years experience