PC Africa Payroll SME Jobs in South Africa

This is a short-term, high-impact payroll specialist role for an experienced payroll professional who knows South African payroll law inside out. The contract runs from 1 November to January 2027 and is based in Rosebank, Gauteng, within a People and Culture shared services environment.

About the company and the work

The role is advertised through Manpower SA, a well-known South African staffing and recruitment business. The payroll subject matter expert will work in a shared services team that supports employees across the business, acting as a key link between the organisation, third-party payroll vendors, benefits providers and payroll accounting.

Accuracy, compliance and on-time delivery are central here: payroll errors affect real people, so controls, checks and clean data matter as much as speed.

Role details and duties

• Manage payroll services operations so that payroll is accurate, compliant and delivered on time.
• Act as a key interface with third-party payroll vendors, benefits providers and payroll accounting teams.
• Ensure compliance with South African payroll legislation, tax regulations and statutory submissions.
• Maintain payroll controls, support internal and external audits, and take remedial action where needed.
• Handle employee payroll queries through CRM and case management systems.
• Drive process improvement and automation, maintain standard operating procedures, and support system testing and payroll solution enhancements.
• Produce payroll reporting, protect data integrity, and support Employment Equity data and tax verification work.
• Support change management, knowledge sharing and business continuity in the payroll function.

Requirements

Only the requirements stated in the original listing are summarised here:

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Payroll or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in payroll management, payroll operations, HR services or related shared services work.
• Strong knowledge of South African payroll tax and statutory requirements, including SARS PAYE, UIF and COIDA.
• Advanced SAP payroll knowledge, with exposure to Workday and CRM or ticket systems.
• Experience managing payroll vendors, benefits providers, audits, controls and stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, customer service and continuous improvement skills.
• A professional payroll or tax affiliation is advantageous.

Where to find and apply safely

Apply only through the original CareerJunction listing, using the Apply button on this page. Do not pay any fee to apply, and be cautious of anyone who asks for money or personal documents outside the official route.

Practical tips

• Lead with your South African payroll legislation knowledge, especially PAYE, UIF and COIDA.
• Show SAP payroll experience clearly, and mention Workday or CRM experience where you have it.
• Give examples of audits, controls or process improvements you have handled.
• Note your availability for the 1 November to January 2027 contract period in your application.

How the process works

Read the full original listing, then apply through the original link with a CV that highlights your payroll experience, statutory knowledge and systems skills. If you are shortlisted, the recruiter or employer will contact you through the official application channel.

Important information

This page is informational only and does not guarantee a job, an interview or any salary. The original listing describes remuneration as market related, with no numeric figure, so no salary is shown here. Confirm the final contract dates and terms in the original advert before you apply.

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