Payroll Manager at IQbusiness

Job Description

• The Payroll Manager leads the end to end payroll function for multiple entities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence across both salaried and hourly based contracting payrolls.
• This role requires advanced knowledge of Sage 300, South African statutory requirements, year end processes, and strong leadership capabilities to support a multi entity business environment.
• This role reports into the Finance Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Multi Entity & Multi Payroll Leadership

• Manage full monthly payroll across multiple legal entities within the organisation using Sage People / 300.
• Oversee both salaried and hourly contracting payroll, including variable hours, timesheets, overtime, project billing, and rate changes.
• Ensure accurate processing of incentives, consultant payments, and flexible pay structures.

Statutory Compliance & Year-End Expertise

• Ensure end to end compliance with SARS requirements, including:
• PAYE, UIF, SDL
• Monthly EMP201 submissions
• Bi annual EMP501 reconciliations
• IRP5/IT3(a) certificate generation and reconciliation
• Oversee COIDA submissions, Return of Earnings (ROE), and related compliance requirements.
• Ensure adherence to BCEA, LRA, EEA, and all payroll related labour legislation.
• Ensure timely submission of information to STATSSA

Systems Management (Sage & ESS)

• Lead configuration, optimisation, and maintenance of Sage Payroll for multi entity structures.
• Manage and support the Employee Self-Service (ESS) platform including workflows, leave management, payslip distribution, and approval structures.
• Oversee system upgrades, testing, and data integrity controls.

Financial Controls & Reporting

• Manage complex GL mapping, payroll journals, and monthly reconciliations across multiple entities.
• Partner with Finance to support budgeting, forecasting, and payroll cost analysis.
• Prepare executive-level payroll reports, insights, and compliance dashboards.
• Ensure timely submission of salary and statutory payments on the banking platform.

Governance, Risk & Audit

• Maintain strong internal controls across all payroll processes.
• Lead internal and external payroll audits.
• Ensure accurate documentation, audit trails, and policy alignment.
• Ensure compliance to group internal controls

People Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Lead, develop, and mentor the payroll team.
• Partner with HR on onboarding, terminations, reward cycles, and policy changes.
• Provide expert advice to senior leadership on payroll risks, compliance, and best practices.
• Build strong relationships with multiple business units, contractors, and consultants.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree/Diploma in HR, Finance, Payroll, or related field.
• 8+ years’ experience in payroll, including senior-level or management roles.
• Experience in multi entity payroll environments.
• Previous experience in managing a payroll team
• Strong expertise in:
• Sage Payroll
• Hourly contracting payroll
• SARS statutory submissions
• IRP5/IT3(a) reconciliation
• COIDA / Compensation Fund
• ESS platforms
• Advanced Excel skills.

Skills & Competencies

• Deep knowledge of South African tax, labour, and payroll legislation.
• Strong analytical skills and financial acumen.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage complex deadlines.
• Strong governance and audit awareness.

Behavioural Traits

• High integrity and confidentiality.
• Proactive, solutions driven, and organised.
• Strong leadership and team development capability.
• Resilient and able to manage complexity.

Deadline:28th February,2026