Payroll Compliance Manager

Kempston Recruitment

Full-time Compliance & Regulatory Affairs
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Location
cape town, western cape, South-Africa
Posted
July 27, 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. ...