Job Description
Payroll Operations - Gauteng
We are seeking a Payroll Operations Partner to manage a portfolio of steady-state payrolls for smaller, low-complexity entities.
This role suits a payroll professional who values accuracy, structure, and consistency and who is comfortable operating in a repeatable, well-controlled payroll environment.
Fluency in Afrikaans or Dutch is a strict requirement for this role. Candidates without full professional fluency will not be considered.
Key responsibilities
Full operational ownership of multiple routine payrolls for smaller entities
Coordinating payroll inputs and ensuring accurate, on-time submission to outsourced payroll providers
Reviewing payroll calculations, validating outputs, and approving final payroll runs
Managing recurring monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll reporting
Overseeing statutory deductions, third-party payments, and mandatory benefits processing
Responding to payroll queries from employees and internal stakeholders, including in Afrikaans or Dutch
Supporting payroll audits by preparing data and responding to audit requests
Maintaining payroll procedures and documentation to ensure consistency and compliance
Partnering with Finance on payroll postings, reconciliations, and funding requirements
This is a steady operational role, focused on reliability and precision rather than high-complexity or transformational payroll work.
Required Skills
Proven experience in payroll operations, ideally within a shared services or outsourced payroll model
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple small, low-complexity payrolls concurrently
Strong working knowledge of payroll legislation and statutory compliance
Comfortable working with HR and payroll systems (experience with Workday and/or SuccessFactors is advantageous)
Highly organised, detail-oriented, and dependable
Able to work independently, manage fixed deadlines, and maintain consistent delivery
Language requirement (mandatory):
Fluent in Afrikaans or Dutch (spoken and written) - this is essential
Strong professional English communication skills