Job Summary
Payroll Team Leader
Market-related salary
Port Elizabeth / GQ
Are you an experienced payroll professional who enjoys taking ownership, working with detail and leading a team to deliver a high-quality payroll function? An established organisation is looking for an experienced Payroll Team Leader to join their team and take responsibility for the day-to-day payroll operations across multiple entities. This is a great opportunity for someone who is hands-on, analytical and solutions-driven, with strong payroll knowledge and the ability to lead and support a team within a structured control environment.
Responsibilities
Overseeing the end-to-end payroll process across multiple entities
Leading, supporting and developing the payroll team
Reviewing payroll inputs, calculations and exception reports
Performing and reviewing payroll reconciliations
Ensuring compliance with SARS, payroll legislation and statutory requirements
Investigating and resolving payroll discrepancies and issues
Supporting audit requirements and maintaining accurate payroll documentation
Working closely with HR, Finance and operational teams
Identifying opportunities to improve payroll processes, systems and controls
Qualifications and Experience
A Diploma or Degree in Payroll, HR, Finance, Accounting or a related field
5+ years’ payroll experience in a multi-company environment
2+ years’ experience leading or supervising a payroll team
Advanced Excel skills and strong systems aptitude
Strong knowledge of South African labour legislation, payroll taxation, employee benefits and statutory reporting
Experience with payroll reconciliations and month-end processes
Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
High levels of integrity, confidentiality and professionalism
If you are interested in this position, please send your resume to britney@jackieCrecruit.co.za by Wednesday, the 23rd of September 2026.
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