Payroll compliance manager

Kempston Recruitment
📍 cape town, western cape, South-Africa 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted July 03, 2026

Job Description

Job Duties Operational Leadership : Manage the entire payroll function, coordinating with HR, Finance, and department heads to meet strict payroll deadlines. Team Development : Train, mentor, and supervise payroll administrators, managing performance / discipline and capacity planning. Cross-Functional Collaboration : Partner with HR, Finance, and executive leadership to align payroll strategies with broader business goals. Stakeholder Liaison : Act as the principal point of contact for internal/external auditors and statutory bodies for query resolution and audits. Compliance & Governance : Ensure statutory compliance with local labour laws, tax filings (e.g. EMP201/501), and the oversight of benefit deductions such as medical aid and retirement funds. Interpret complex statutory and tax legislation (e.g., BCEA, SARS, EMP201/501 requirements) and embed these rules into operational policy. Benefit Integration : Manage the governance of employee benefits, including retirement funds, med...

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Job Details

  • Location cape town, western cape
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category Other-General
  • Posted Date July 03, 2026
  • Application Deadline August 12, 2026