Payroll Manager- Human Capital, Head Office Reitz at VKB Group

Job Description:

• As our new Payroll Manager, you’ll be responsible for the full payroll function across the VKB Group, ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing for all employees. This role manages payroll operations, statutory compliance, system integrity, reporting, and payroll team performance, while supporting strategic HR and finance objectives.

Responsibilities:

Payroll Management

• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for all VKB Group entities.
• Ensure accurate calculation of salaries, wages, overtime, bonuses, deductions, and benefits.
• Manage payroll schedules and ensure timely payments.
• Review and approve payroll reconciliations prior to payment release.
• Ensure correct tax, pension, medical aid, and other statutory deductions.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance with all South African labour legislation and tax regulations.
• Manage PAYE, UIF, SDL, and other statutory submissions.
• Ensure adherence to SARS and Department of Labour requirements.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislative changes impacting payroll.
• Support internal and external audits related to payroll.

Systems & Controls

• Oversee payroll system integrity, updates, and enhancements.
• Ensure accurate employee master data management.
• Implement and maintain internal payroll controls to mitigate risk.
• Lead payroll system improvements and automation initiatives.

Reporting & Reconciliation

• Prepare monthly payroll reports for management.
• Perform payroll-related general ledger reconciliations.
• Provide payroll data for budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Assist with annual financial statement inputs.

Team Leadership

• Set performance goals and conduct performance reviews.
• Provide training and mentorship to payroll staff.
• Promote a culture of accuracy, accountability, and service excellence.

Stakeholer Engagement

• Manage and develop payroll team members.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and Operations departments.
• Address payroll-related queries from employees professionally and timeously.
• Support management with payroll insights and analysis.

Competencies & Skills:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.

Qualifications and Experience:

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Finance, Accounting, HR, or related field.
• 5–8 years senior payroll specialist experience.
• Extensive knowledge of South African payroll legislation.
• Experience managing payroll for large, multi-entity organisations.
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems (e.g., Sage, VIP, or similar).

Advantageous

• Professional payroll certification.
• Experience in agriculture, retail, or FMCG sectors.
• Advanced Excel and reporting skills.

Deadline:4th March,2026