Job Description

• Our mining client is looking to hire a Payroll Manager, based in Limpopo
• The Payroll Manager is responsible for the management, planning and execution of payroll processes and systems to ensure payroll processing and reporting occurs in an accurate and timely manner   
• The position reports to the Finance Operations Manager

Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Manage and control the payroll functions of the company
• Implement and oversee the company’s remuneration and related policies
• Ensure that payroll complies with all statutory regulations, company policies and management instructions
• Verification of all payroll information for accuracy and completeness
• Identify risks and implement actions to mitigate / eliminate all risks
• Effective resolutions and coordination of issues and incidents with action plans  quality controls in place
• Generate and follow-up on monthly / quarterly reports as required by Line Management
• Ensure monthly balancing of salary reconciliations and accurate submission of month end reporting to Finance   
• Maintain employee files through efficient record keeping and filing
• Comply with all Governance requirements
• Investigate and close any escalated issues stemming from subordinates and escalate any issues to relevant stakeholders
• Generates and post General Journals, Reconcile Payroll 3rd Party Payments with the reports  
• Responsible for accurate month end procedure
• Prepare Ad hoc reports from payroll information as required by the business

Minimum Requirements:   

Education and Experience:

• Relevant Degree / Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 5 – 8 years payroll experience at a senior level
• Payroll experience within the Mining sector essential
• Thorough knowledge of the VIP Payroll system
• Current and sounds knowledge of tax legislation applicable to remuneration practices