Payroll Supervisor at TWK Agri

Job Summary

• This role involves overseeing the accurate and timely processing of payroll, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, managing payroll reporting and employee-related processes, and providing leadership, guidance and support to the payroll team and relevant stakeholders.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Oversee the monthly payroll process to ensure accurate and timely payment of employees
• Process, submit and manage payments relating to EMP201 and ERA submissions
• Ensure compliance with Department of Labour requirements, including reporting, submissions and audits
• Ensure adherence to statutory requirements, company policies and procedures
• Prepare and present monthly payroll reports, highlighting key metrics and variances
• Manage annual payroll reporting processes and ensure timely regulatory submissions
• Oversee timesheet management to ensure accuracy and compliance with payroll policies
• Oversee employee appointment and termination processes
• Provide advice and support to employees on salary and payroll-related matters
• Mentor and coach payroll staff to maintain departmental standards, practices and processes
• Act as a point of contact for operational payroll queries and provide guidance to stakeholders
• Assist with general Payroll and HR functions, including employee queries and support
• Prepare accurate and timely reports for relevant stakeholders
• Perform other ad hoc payroll-related duties as required by management

Qualifications and Skills

• Matric / Grade 12
• Qualification in Finance, Accounting or a related field (advantageous)
• Professional Payroll Certification (advantageous)
• Minimum of 3 years' payroll experience with a strong understanding of payroll processes and systems
• SAGE 300 People experience (advantageous)
• Experience dealing with South African and Eswatini payroll and employment-related queries
• Strong knowledge of South African and Eswatini legislation and income tax regulations
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and compliance
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information with integrity
• Bilingual (Afrikaans and English) (advantageous)
• Valid Code 08 driver's license
• Valid passport

Closing Date 08 October 2026