Manager: Payroll at Rhodes University

Main Objectives

• To ensure the smooth and efficient running of the Payroll Section within the Finance Division. The Payroll Manager plays a pivotal role in the accurate and timely processing of payroll and related transactions, in line with the Payroll Governance Framework, to ensure good governance and sound controls to comply with legislation, policies, and procedures.
• In addition, the Payroll Manager, in consultation with the People and Culture Division and the I&TS Division, leads continuous improvements of payroll-related business processes and systems aligned to the Payroll Governance Framework, ensuring more efficient and effective, strengthening controls, and contributing to the objectives of the University.

The Requirements

A relevant B. Degree (NQF Level 7) plus approximately 6 years’ relevant experience, where relevant experience includes: -

• Working in a Finance/Accounting environment with proven experience in payroll processing of a large employee base of at least a thousand and multiple payrolls (ideally monthly and weekly).
• Previous payroll systems experience, preferably VIP
• Previous experience ensuring compliance in line with prevailing legislation, specifically related to but not limited to PAYE, UIF, LRA, BCEA and relevant financial legislation
• Previous experience working with SARS online systems, SARS-related submissions and managing SARS verifications and audits
• At least 3 years’ experience managing a payroll team
• Intermediate Excel skills with a willingness to learn advanced Excel
• Experience in a Higher Education Institution will serve as an advantage

Closing Date 29 July 2026